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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 hours ago (Apr 25 10:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 82 km ENE from Kimbe |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 25 07:30 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 193 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 20:11 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 176 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 07:42 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 158 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 22 23:29 Port Moresby) |
M 5.7 | 349 km W from Kimbe |
| 5 days ago (Apr 20 15:47 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 195 km SW from Kimbe |
| 5 days ago (Apr 20 06:25 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 179 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 6 days ago (Apr 19 05:42 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 198 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 17:58 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 158 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 17:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 173 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 17:24 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 182 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 12:57 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 258 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 10:01 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 165 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 02:01 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 214 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 8 days ago (Apr 17 10:12 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 162 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 18:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 226 km E from Kimbe |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 14:05 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 61 km S from Kimbe |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 05:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 174 km S from Kimbe |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 02:04 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 220 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 12 days ago (Apr 13 23:59 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 224 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 12 days ago (Apr 13 17:58 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 196 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 12 days ago (Apr 13 13:48 Port Moresby) |
M 5.5 | 328 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 12 days ago (Apr 13 10:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 197 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 22:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 169 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 13:47 Port Moresby) |
M 6.1 | 348 km ENE 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.
Apr 23, 2025 08:11PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Solomon Sea 176km from Kimbe (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).
Apr 18, 2025 05:24PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the Solomon Sea 182km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 13, 2025 01:48PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Lae in Papua New Guinea.
Apr 12, 2025 01:47PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the South Pacific Ocean 106km from Kokopo (Papua New Guinea).
Apr 11, 2025 01:38PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Solomon Sea 183km from Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) on Friday Afternoon.
West New Britain Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2884 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 288 earthquakes per year, or 24 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 | 2461 | 85.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 383 | 13.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 38 | 1.32% |
| 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 |
| Oct 11, 2018 06:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 119 km E from Kimbe |
| 20 days ago (Apr 5 06:04 Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 182 km ESE from Kimbe |
| Mar 30, 2018 07:25 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.9 | 151 km E from Kimbe |
| May 1, 2015 18:06 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 186 km ENE from Kimbe |
| Oct 17, 2016 16:14 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.8 | 147 km WSW from Kimbe |
| Mar 26, 2018 19:51 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 140 km E from Kimbe |
| Apr 30, 2015 20:45 (Port Moresby) |
M 6.7 | 182 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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near West New Britain on the morning of April 25, 2025 at 10:52 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 82km east-northeast of Kimbe at a depth of 213km under water in the Bismarck 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, 2884 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West New Britain. This averages to 288 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
