Latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Papua New Guinea today
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Recent Northern Province Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Northern Province. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Northern Province and elsewhere.
Jan 5, 2026 10:42AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Bismarck Sea 136km from Lae (Papua New Guinea) on Monday Morning.
Dec 23, 2025 07:54PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Bismarck Sea 136km from Lae (Papua New Guinea).
Dec 22, 2025 08:31PM
On Monday Evening a Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck near Goroka in Papua New Guinea.
Northern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Province, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Northern Province roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Northern Province in 2025. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Northern Province that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northern Province in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Northern Province 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 | 485 | 88.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 10.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Northern Province
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Province occurred on May 7, 2019 07:19 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-west of Popondetta, at a depth of 146 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Province in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on May 13, 1938 01:39, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Popondetta. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern Province 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 Northern Province, 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 Northern Province.
Earthquakes by city in Northern Province
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern Province, Papua New Guinea.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Province.
When was the last earthquake in Northern Province, Papua New Guinea?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the morning of January 5, 2026 at 10:42 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 350km north of Popondetta at a depth of 175km under water in the Bismarck Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Province, Papua New Guinea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Province, Papua New Guinea?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the night of May 13, 1938 at 01:39 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 292km north-northwest of Popondetta at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern Province since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Province, Papua New Guinea?
In the past 10 years, 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Province. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
