Latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Papua New Guinea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern Province, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Province? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Province, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 02:28 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 302 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 22 days ago (Mar 5 00:45 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 294 km N from Popondetta |
| 31 days ago (Feb 24 22:05 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 267 km NE from Popondetta |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 11:24 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 220 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 00:16 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 233 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 38 days ago (Feb 17 01:23 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 287 km NE from Popondetta |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 00:00 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 278 km NNE from Popondetta |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 08:28 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 279 km N from Popondetta |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 19:47 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 294 km N from Popondetta |
| 68 days ago (Jan 18 04:53 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 93 km ENE from Popondetta |
| 72 days ago (Jan 14 13:55 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 278 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 73 days ago (Jan 13 17:08 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 315 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 74 days ago (Jan 12 10:47 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 296 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 77 days ago (Jan 9 01:23 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 247 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 77 days ago (Jan 9 01:23 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 267 km NNW from Popondetta |
| 85 days ago (Jan 1 06:09 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 348 km NE from Popondetta |
| 88 days ago (Dec 29 04:28 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 194 km ESE from Popondetta |
| Dec 16, 2024 15:26 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 296 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Dec 6, 2024 20:22 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 132 km SE from Popondetta |
| Dec 6, 2024 15:32 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 77 km WNW from Popondetta |
| Nov 17, 2024 06:14 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 248 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Oct 13, 2024 04:43 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 283 km NNE from Popondetta |
| Oct 9, 2024 07:52 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 246 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Sep 27, 2024 15:40 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 196 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Sep 26, 2024 09:03 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 173 km NW from Popondetta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Northern Province
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.
Mar 16, 2025 02:28AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Lae in Papua New Guinea.
Northern Province Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 537 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 53 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 2021. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Northern Province that year. The strongest had a 5.8 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 | 472 | 87.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 10.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 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 Oct 2, 1906 11:51, 281 kilometers (175 mi) north-west of Popondetta. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern Province 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2019 07:19 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.1 | 280 km NW from Popondetta |
| Jul 17, 2020 12:50 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 115 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Nov 2, 2016 05:03 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.0 | 300 km N from Popondetta |
| Jul 20, 2018 04:30 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.0 | 300 km N from Popondetta |
| Dec 1, 2017 12:49 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.0 | 299 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Apr 13, 2019 00:51 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.0 | 259 km NNE from Popondetta |
| Apr 4, 2015 07:17 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.9 | 280 km N from Popondetta |
| Jan 8, 2017 18:52 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.9 | 294 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Jan 23, 2021 13:19 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.8 | 282 km NNW from Popondetta |
| Jul 29, 2022 04:28 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.8 | 250 km NW from Popondetta |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Province on the night of March 16, 2025 at 02:28 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 302km north-northwest of Popondetta at a depth of 59km under land. 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 morning of October 2, 1906 at 11:51 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 281km 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, 537 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Province. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
