Latest earthquakes near West New Britain, Papua New Guinea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West New Britain? If an earthquake is happening right now near West New Britain, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Mar 27 14:54 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 181 km SSE from Kimbe |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 20:15 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 172 km ENE from Kimbe |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 02:28 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 289 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 08:04 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 292 km W from Kimbe |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 14:42 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 194 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 22 days ago (Mar 5 00:45 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 222 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 18:32 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 154 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 22:11 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 59 km NE from Kimbe |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 01:15 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 134 km E from Kimbe |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 22:05 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 149 km SSW from Kimbe |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 09:07 Port Moresby) |
M 4.0 | 198 km ENE from Kimbe |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 23:40 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 278 km NE from Kimbe |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 09:57 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 263 km E from Kimbe |
| 38 days ago (Feb 17 01:23 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 140 km S from Kimbe |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 15:32 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 194 km NNE from Kimbe |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 12:37 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 219 km NNE from Kimbe |
| 44 days ago (Feb 11 00:00 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 142 km SW from Kimbe |
| 46 days ago (Feb 9 08:28 Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 223 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 19:47 Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 251 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 51 days ago (Feb 4 19:36 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 192 km E from Kimbe |
| 53 days ago (Feb 2 18:57 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 213 km ENE from Kimbe |
| 59 days ago (Jan 27 15:55 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 136 km ENE from Kimbe |
| 61 days ago (Jan 25 04:26 Port Moresby) |
M 5.7 | 192 km NNE from Kimbe |
| 64 days ago (Jan 22 18:46 Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 51 km S from Kimbe |
| 64 days ago (Jan 22 06:00 Port Moresby) |
M 5.3 | 336 km NW from Kimbe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near West New Britain
Recent West New Britain Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near West New Britain. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near West New Britain and elsewhere.
Mar 16, 2025 02:28AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Lae in Papua New Guinea.
Jan 25, 2025 04:26AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the Bismarck Sea 173km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
West New Britain Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West New Britain, Papua New Guinea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 278 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West New Britain roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West New Britain in 2015. A total of 551 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West New Britain 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 West New Britain in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near West New Britain 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 | 2385 | 85.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 361 | 12.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 38 | 1.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near West New Britain
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West New Britain occurred on May 5, 2015 11:44 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 193 kilometers (120 mi) east of Kimbe, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West New Britain in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 2000 14:54, 285 kilometers (177 mi) east of Kimbe. It is the strongest earthquake near West New Britain 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 West New Britain, 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 West New Britain.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2015 11:44 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 193 km E from Kimbe |
| Mar 30, 2015 09:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.5 | 284 km ENE from Kimbe |
| Oct 11, 2018 06:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 119 km E from Kimbe |
| Mar 30, 2018 07:25 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 151 km E from Kimbe |
| Oct 17, 2016 16:14 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 147 km WSW from Kimbe |
| May 1, 2015 18:06 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 186 km ENE from Kimbe |
| Apr 30, 2015 20:45 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 182 km E from Kimbe |
| Mar 26, 2018 19:51 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 140 km E from Kimbe |
| Mar 1, 2023 15:36 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.6 | 107 km NW from Kimbe |
| Apr 15, 2024 06:56 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.5 | 111 km ESE from Kimbe |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near West New Britain
Earthquakes by city in West New Britain
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West New Britain.
When was the last earthquake in West New Britain, Papua New Guinea?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near West New Britain on the afternoon of March 27, 2025 at 14:54 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-southeast of Kimbe at a depth of 10km under water in the Solomon Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West New Britain, Papua New Guinea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West New Britain, Papua New Guinea?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near West New Britain on the afternoon of November 16, 2000 at 14:54 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 285km north-east of Kimbe at a depth of 33km under water in the Bismarck Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West New Britain since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West New Britain, Papua New Guinea?
In the past 10 years, 2786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West New Britain. This averages to 279 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
