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
Dec 9, 2023 01:27
(Port Moresby)
M 5.5 369 km ESE
from Kimbe
Dec 6, 2023 21:18
(Port Moresby)
M 5.1 328 km W
from Kimbe
Dec 5, 2023 06:01
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 73 km SSW
from Kimbe
Dec 4, 2023 23:41
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 194 km E
from Kimbe
Nov 25, 2023 09:03
(Port Moresby)
M 4.2 95 km SW
from Kimbe
Nov 24, 2023 21:34
(Port Moresby)
M 4.8 202 km WSW
from Kimbe
Nov 22, 2023 21:49
(Port Moresby)
M 5.0 172 km SSE
from Kimbe
Nov 22, 2023 08:53
(Port Moresby)
M 4.2 284 km W
from Kimbe
Nov 22, 2023 07:30
(Port Moresby)
M 5.0 240 km ENE
from Kimbe
Nov 21, 2023 23:27
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 66 km S
from Kimbe
Nov 21, 2023 23:27
(Port Moresby)
M 4.4 66 km S
from Kimbe
Nov 21, 2023 01:28
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 98 km SSW
from Kimbe
Nov 18, 2023 13:01
(Port Moresby)
M 5.5 234 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 17, 2023 01:45
(Port Moresby)
M 4.7 186 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 16, 2023 02:29
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 266 km ENE
from Kimbe
Nov 15, 2023 01:34
(Port Moresby)
M 4.5 251 km NE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 23:29
(Port Moresby)
M 5.1 204 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 23:27
(Port Moresby)
M 5.1 198 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 22:52
(Port Moresby)
M 5.9 223 km WSW
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 15:53
(Port Moresby)
M 5.5 193 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 15:00
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 203 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 14:55
(Port Moresby)
M 4.2 198 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 13:04
(Port Moresby)
M 4.1 182 km NE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 12:37
(Port Moresby)
M 4.3 205 km NNE
from Kimbe
Nov 14, 2023 11:22
(Port Moresby)
M 4.1 214 km NNE
from Kimbe

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Recent West New Britain Earthquake News

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West New Britain Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
287 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.5
Dec 9, 2023 01:27

Average

A total of 2874 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 287 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 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near West New Britain (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2468 85.87%
Mag. 5 366 12.73%
Mag. 6 37 1.29%
Mag. 7 3 0.1%
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 7.5
On May 5, 2015 11:44.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Nov 16, 2000 14:54.

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 123 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
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
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
Nov 7, 2014 13:33
(Port Moresby)
M 6.6 216 km WSW
from Kimbe
Mar 1, 2023 15:36
(Port Moresby)
M 6.6 107 km NW
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 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near West New Britain on the night of December 9, 2023 at 01:27 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 369km 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 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, 2874 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West New Britain. This averages to 287 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.