Latest earthquakes near Mendi, Southern Highlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mendi, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mendi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mendi, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mendi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mendi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mendi and elsewhere.
Jul 16, 2025 07:16AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit 159km from Mendi in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday Morning.
Jul 6, 2025 06:21PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening 197km from Wewak in Papua New Guinea.
May 21, 2025 01:05AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the Bismarck Sea 133km from Wewak (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 22, 2025 11:29PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Bismarck Sea 136km from Lae (Papua New Guinea).
Mendi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mendi, Southern Highlands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 115 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mendi roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mendi in 2018. A total of 409 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mendi that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mendi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mendi 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 | 962 | 83.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 181 | 15.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 1.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mendi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mendi occurred on Feb 26, 2018 03:44 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 100 kilometers (62 mi) west of Mendi, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mendi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mendi, Southern Highlands 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 Mendi.
Nearest earthquakes from Mendi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mendi, Southern Highlands. 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 Mendi.
When was the last earthquake in Mendi, Southern Highlands?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendi on the evening of July 17, 2025 at 21:25 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 110km west of Mendi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mendi, Southern Highlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mendi, Southern Highlands?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mendi on the night of February 26, 2018 at 03:44 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 100km west of Mendi at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mendi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mendi, Southern Highlands?
In the past 10 years, 1159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mendi. This averages to 116 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
