Latest earthquakes near Lae, Morobe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lae, Morobe, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lae? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lae, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lae Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lae. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lae and elsewhere.
May 17, 2025 10:45AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Bismarck Sea 195km from Madang (Papua New Guinea) on Saturday Morning.
May 6, 2025 02:39PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon 158km from Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea.
Apr 29, 2025 02:01PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit near Kimbe in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday Afternoon.
Apr 26, 2025 08:15AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Solomon Sea near Lae (Papua New Guinea) on Saturday Morning.
Apr 22, 2025 11:29PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Bismarck Sea 139km from Lae (Papua New Guinea).
Lae Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1725 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lae, Morobe 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 Lae roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lae in 2023. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lae 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 Lae in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lae 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 | 1546 | 89.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 163 | 9.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lae
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lae 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 Lae 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 Lae 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 Lae, Morobe 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 Lae.
Nearest earthquakes from Lae
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lae, Morobe. 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 Lae.
When was the last earthquake in Lae, Morobe?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lae on the night of May 20, 2025 at 02:46 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 190km east-northeast of Lae at a depth of 178km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lae, Morobe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lae, Morobe?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lae 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 Lae since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lae, Morobe?
In the past 10 years, 1725 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lae. This averages to 173 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
