Latest earthquakes near West New Britain, Papua New Guinea today

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List of latest earthquakes near West New Britain.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 9, 2025 00:22
(Port Moresby)
M 4.8 182 km ESE
from Kimbe
Jul 8, 2025 01:19
(Port Moresby)
M 4.2 60 km SSE
from Kimbe
Jul 2, 2025 10:20
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 248 km E
from Kimbe
Jul 1, 2025 08:01
(Port Moresby)
M 4.6 244 km ENE
from Kimbe
Jun 29, 2025 05:24
(Port Moresby)
M 4.0 257 km WSW
from Kimbe
Jun 27, 2025 19:48
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 264 km WSW
from Kimbe
Jun 27, 2025 01:28
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 155 km ESE
from Kimbe
Jun 25, 2025 20:09
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 167 km S
from Kimbe
Jun 24, 2025 04:51
(Port Moresby)
M 4.9 202 km ESE
from Kimbe
Jun 23, 2025 13:17
(Port Moresby)
M 5.3 79 km ESE
from Kimbe
Jun 20, 2025 13:29
(Port Moresby)
M 4.7 168 km ESE
from Kimbe
Jun 20, 2025 02:37
(Port Moresby)
M 5.5 262 km WSW
from Kimbe
Jun 17, 2025 11:19
(Port Moresby)
M 4.2 151 km ENE
from Kimbe
Jun 16, 2025 15:23
(Port Moresby)
M 4.6 273 km N
from Kimbe
Jun 13, 2025 21:26
(Port Moresby)
M 5.0 79 km SW
from Kimbe
Jun 13, 2025 18:53
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 215 km ESE
from Kimbe
Jun 13, 2025 03:25
(Port Moresby)
M 4.7 116 km NE
from Kimbe
Jun 12, 2025 19:52
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 175 km ENE
from Kimbe
Jun 9, 2025 17:11
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 69 km SSW
from Kimbe
Jun 8, 2025 06:42
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 296 km ENE
from Kimbe
Jun 8, 2025 03:05
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 178 km SSE
from Kimbe
Jun 7, 2025 12:51
(Port Moresby)
M 5.0 306 km W
from Kimbe
Jun 7, 2025 02:58
(Port Moresby)
M 4.7 189 km ENE
from Kimbe
Jun 5, 2025 21:56
(Port Moresby)
M 4.8 7 km ESE
from Kimbe
Jun 5, 2025 03:35
(Port Moresby)
M 4.6 155 km SSE
from Kimbe

Map of Latest Earthquakes near West New Britain

Recent West New Britain Earthquake News

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West New Britain Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
280 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Jul 9, 2025 00:22

Average

A total of 2803 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 280 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of West New Britain with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near West New Britain (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2412 86.05%
Mag. 5 357 12.74%
Mag. 6 33 1.18%
Mag. 7 1 0.04%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near West New Britain

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Oct 11, 2018 06:48.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 1, 1916 23:20.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West New Britain occurred on Oct 11, 2018 06:48 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) east of Kimbe, at a depth of 39 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West New Britain in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 1, 1916 23:20, 289 kilometers (180 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near West New Britain.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
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
Apr 5, 2025 06:04
(Port Moresby)
M 6.9 185 km ESE
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
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
Oct 15, 2016 18:03
(Port Moresby)
M 6.3 144 km N
from Kimbe
Mar 6, 2017 08:47
(Port Moresby)
M 6.3 99 km WSW
from Kimbe
Apr 19, 2023 19:06
(Port Moresby)
M 6.3 71 km SW
from Kimbe

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near West New Britain

Earthquakes by city in West New Britain

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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 night of July 9, 2025 at 00:22 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 182km east-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 evening of January 1, 1916 at 23:20 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east-northeast of Kimbe at a depth of 35km under water in the Solomon 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, 2803 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West New Britain. This averages to 280 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.