Latest earthquakes near Goroka, Eastern Highlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Goroka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Goroka, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Goroka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Goroka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Goroka and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2026 03:06AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Mendi in Papua New Guinea.
Jan 20, 2026 05:21PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Bismarck Sea near Madang (Papua New Guinea).
Jan 15, 2026 01:29AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night in the Bismarck Sea 120km from Lae (Papua New Guinea).
Jan 5, 2026 10:42AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Bismarck Sea 141km from Lae (Papua New Guinea) on Monday Morning.
Dec 22, 2025 08:31PM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake hit near Goroka in Papua New Guinea on Monday Evening.
Goroka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1802 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Goroka, Eastern Highlands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Goroka roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Goroka in 2018. A total of 395 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Goroka 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 Goroka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Goroka 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 | 1559 | 86.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 225 | 12.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Goroka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Goroka 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 Goroka 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 Goroka 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 Goroka, Eastern Highlands 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 Goroka.
Nearest earthquakes from Goroka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Goroka, Eastern Highlands. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Goroka.
When was the last earthquake in Goroka, Eastern Highlands?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Goroka on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 17:54 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east-southeast of Goroka at a depth of 66km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Goroka, Eastern Highlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Goroka, Eastern Highlands?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Goroka 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 Goroka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Goroka, Eastern Highlands?
In the past 10 years, 1802 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Goroka. This averages to 180 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
