Latest earthquakes near Popondetta, Northern Province today
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Recent Popondetta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Popondetta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Popondetta and elsewhere.
Jan 1, 2025 06:09AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Solomon Sea 133km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) on Wednesday Morning.
Popondetta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Popondetta, Northern Province 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 Popondetta roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Popondetta in 2021. A total of 62 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Popondetta 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 Popondetta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Popondetta 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 | 468 | 87.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 11.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Popondetta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Popondetta 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 Popondetta 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 Popondetta 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 Popondetta, Northern Province 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 Popondetta.
Nearest earthquakes from Popondetta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Popondetta, Northern Province. 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 Popondetta.
When was the last earthquake in Popondetta, Northern Province?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Popondetta on the night of January 18, 2025 at 04:53 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 87km east-northeast of Popondetta at a depth of 10km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Popondetta, Northern Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Popondetta, Northern Province?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Popondetta 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 Popondetta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Popondetta, Northern Province?
In the past 10 years, 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Popondetta. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
