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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 04:29 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 251 km NW from Goroka |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 07:18 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 55 km ENE from Goroka |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 06:13 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 51 km NNE from Goroka |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 02:28 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 244 km E from Goroka |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 01:49 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 71 km ESE from Goroka |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 13:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 154 km ENE from Goroka |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 08:04 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 240 km ENE from Goroka |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 11:28 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 69 km ENE from Goroka |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 12:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 30 km WNW from Goroka |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 11:24 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 249 km ESE from Goroka |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 05:31 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 210 km ENE from Goroka |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 00:16 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 233 km ESE from Goroka |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 14:53 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 195 km ENE from Goroka |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 05:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 293 km N from Goroka |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 10:46 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 203 km ENE from Goroka |
| 40 days ago (Feb 15 21:56 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 105 km N from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 20:38 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 228 km N from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 19:27 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 29 km NNE from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 18:10 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 273 km W from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 18:09 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 273 km NW from Goroka |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 19:47 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 283 km E from Goroka |
| 55 days ago (Jan 31 23:38 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 208 km ENE from Goroka |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 23:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 204 km W from Goroka |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 11:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 227 km ENE from Goroka |
| 63 days ago (Jan 23 17:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 58 km NNE from Goroka |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Goroka
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.
Mar 18, 2025 07:18AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Madang in Papua New Guinea.
Mar 16, 2025 02:28AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Lae in Papua New Guinea.
Goroka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1794 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 179 earthquakes per year, or 14 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 | 1561 | 87.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 218 | 12.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.67% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2022 09:47 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.6 | 126 km E from Goroka |
| Feb 26, 2018 03:44 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 291 km W from Goroka |
| May 7, 2019 07:19 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.1 | 154 km SE from Goroka |
| Oct 7, 2023 18:40 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 108 km NE from Goroka |
| Oct 7, 2023 18:34 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 101 km NE from Goroka |
| Nov 8, 2017 07:26 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.5 | 294 km NW from Goroka |
| Feb 27, 2018 01:18 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 240 km WSW from Goroka |
| Jan 27, 2018 08:47 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 290 km N from Goroka |
| Oct 8, 2020 17:35 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 87 km E from Goroka |
| Mar 14, 2023 10:49 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.3 | 176 km ENE from Goroka |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2016 23:47 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 10 km W from Goroka |
| Sep 17, 2022 01:39 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 18 km NE from Goroka |
| Jul 3, 2022 23:01 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 20 km NE from Goroka |
| Jul 18, 2024 08:28 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.0 | 21 km SE from Goroka |
| Jan 13, 2020 20:28 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 21 km ESE from Goroka |
| Nov 23, 2023 16:08 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 23 km NNW from Goroka |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 19:27 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 29 km NNE from Goroka |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 12:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 30 km WNW from Goroka |
| Mar 8, 2021 22:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 32 km SW from Goroka |
| Aug 17, 2016 12:22 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 35 km NNE from Goroka |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Goroka
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Goroka on the night of March 20, 2025 at 04:29 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 251km northwest of Goroka at a depth of 137km 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, 1794 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Goroka. This averages to 179 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
