Latest earthquakes near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea today
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Recent Eastern Highlands Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Highlands. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Eastern Highlands and elsewhere.
Jan 5, 2026 10:42AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Bismarck Sea 136km from Lae (Papua New Guinea) on Monday Morning.
Dec 23, 2025 07:54PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Bismarck Sea 136km from Lae (Papua New Guinea).
Dec 22, 2025 08:31PM
On Monday Evening a Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck near Goroka in Papua New Guinea.
Eastern Highlands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1794 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 179 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Eastern Highlands roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eastern Highlands in 2018. A total of 395 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eastern Highlands that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern Highlands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Eastern Highlands during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1554 | 86.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 222 | 12.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Eastern Highlands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Highlands occurred on Sep 11, 2022 09:47 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) east of Goroka, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Highlands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 15, 1906 02:04, 203 kilometers (126 mi) east of Goroka. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastern Highlands in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Eastern Highlands.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Highlands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Highlands.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Highlands on the morning of January 5, 2026 at 10:42 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 253km east of Goroka at a depth of 175km under water in the Bismarck Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Highlands on the night of September 15, 1906 at 02:04 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 203km east of Goroka at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Highlands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea?
In the past 10 years, 1794 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Highlands. This averages to 179 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
