Latest earthquakes near Madang today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Madang, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Madang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Madang, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Madang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Madang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Madang and elsewhere.
Feb 21, 2026 04:18PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the Bismarck Sea near Madang (Papua New Guinea).
Jan 20, 2026 05:22PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Bismarck Sea near Madang (Papua New Guinea).
Madang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1843 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Madang in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 184 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Madang roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Madang in 2023. A total of 269 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Madang that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Madang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Madang 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 | 1607 | 87.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 213 | 11.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 1.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Madang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madang occurred on Sep 11, 2022 09:47 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 143 kilometers (89 mi) south-east of Madang, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Madang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 15, 1906 02:04, 195 kilometers (121 mi) south-east of Madang. It is the strongest earthquake near Madang 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 Madang 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 Madang.
Nearest earthquakes from Madang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Madang. 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 Madang.
When was the last earthquake in Madang?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Madang on the afternoon of March 31, 2026 at 13:15 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 226km north-east of Madang at a depth of 10km under water in the Bismarck Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Madang in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Madang?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Madang on the night of September 15, 1906 at 02:04 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 195km south-east of Madang at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Madang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Madang?
In the past 10 years, 1843 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madang. This averages to 184 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
