Latest earthquakes near Morobe, Papua New Guinea today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 19, 2025 20:27
(Port Moresby)
M 4.9 136 km N
from Lae
Jan 15, 2025 05:40
(Port Moresby)
M 5.1 362 km ENE
from Lae
Jan 14, 2025 13:55
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 28 km NNE
from Lae
Jan 13, 2025 17:08
(Port Moresby)
M 5.0 57 km N
from Lae
Jan 12, 2025 10:47
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 93 km NE
from Lae
Jan 9, 2025 01:23
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 45 km ENE
from Lae
Jan 1, 2025 06:09
(Port Moresby)
M 5.1 396 km E
from Lae
Dec 31, 2024 09:56
(Port Moresby)
M 4.6 247 km ENE
from Lae
Dec 29, 2024 04:11
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 266 km ENE
from Lae
Dec 16, 2024 15:26
(Port Moresby)
M 4.6 96 km NE
from Lae
Dec 15, 2024 02:44
(Port Moresby)
M 4.6 114 km NNW
from Lae
Dec 6, 2024 15:32
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 203 km SSE
from Lae
Dec 5, 2024 14:27
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 109 km NE
from Lae
Dec 1, 2024 00:10
(Port Moresby)
M 4.8 101 km NNE
from Lae
Nov 29, 2024 03:23
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 144 km NNE
from Lae
Nov 25, 2024 20:46
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 80 km NNE
from Lae
Nov 23, 2024 21:15
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 57 km WNW
from Lae
Nov 20, 2024 23:23
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 123 km N
from Lae
Nov 17, 2024 06:14
(Port Moresby)
M 4.1 56 km E
from Lae
Nov 15, 2024 17:29
(Port Moresby)
M 4.8 108 km NNE
from Lae
Nov 9, 2024 07:38
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 128 km N
from Lae
Nov 4, 2024 21:45
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 138 km N
from Lae
Nov 2, 2024 20:37
(Port Moresby)
M 4.2 131 km NNE
from Lae
Oct 30, 2024 12:38
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 213 km WNW
from Lae
Oct 29, 2024 01:44
(Port Moresby)
M 4.2 127 km NE
from Lae

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Morobe

Recent Morobe Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Morobe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Morobe and elsewhere.

Morobe Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
172 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.9
Jan 19, 2025 20:27

Average

A total of 1721 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morobe, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 172 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Morobe roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morobe in 2023. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morobe that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Morobe with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Morobe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Morobe 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Morobe (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1543 89.66%
Mag. 5 162 9.41%
Mag. 6 13 0.76%
Mag. 7 3 0.17%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Morobe

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.6
On Sep 11, 2022 09:47.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Sep 15, 1906 02:04.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morobe occurred on Sep 11, 2022 09:47 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) north-west of Lae, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Morobe in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Sep 15, 1906 02:04, 58 kilometers (36 mi) north-west of Lae. It is the strongest earthquake near Morobe 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 Morobe, 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 Morobe.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Morobe.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 11, 2022 09:47
(Port Moresby)
M 7.6 72 km NW
from Lae
May 7, 2019 07:19
(Port Moresby)
M 7.1 67 km WSW
from Lae
Jul 17, 2020 12:50
(Port Moresby)
M 7.0 150 km SE
from Lae
Oct 7, 2023 18:40
(Port Moresby)
M 6.9 168 km NW
from Lae
Oct 17, 2016 16:14
(Port Moresby)
M 6.8 224 km ENE
from Lae
Oct 7, 2023 18:34
(Port Moresby)
M 6.7 159 km NW
from Lae
Mar 14, 2023 10:49
(Port Moresby)
M 6.3 146 km N
from Lae
Jul 15, 2019 18:21
(Port Moresby)
M 6.3 288 km ENE
from Lae
Mar 6, 2017 08:47
(Port Moresby)
M 6.3 274 km ENE
from Lae
Oct 8, 2020 17:35
(Port Moresby)
M 6.3 115 km NW
from Lae

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Morobe

Earthquakes by city in Morobe

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Morobe, Papua New Guinea.

Use this regional Morobe earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bulolo.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Morobe.

When was the last earthquake in Morobe, Papua New Guinea?

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Morobe on the evening of January 19, 2025 at 20:27 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 136km north of Lae at a depth of 197km under water in the Bismarck Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morobe, Papua New Guinea in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Morobe, Papua New Guinea?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Morobe on the night of September 15, 1906 at 02:04 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 58km north-northeast of Lae at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Morobe since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Morobe, Papua New Guinea?

In the past 10 years, 1721 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morobe. This averages to 172 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.