Latest earthquakes near Kimbe, West New Britain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kimbe, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kimbe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kimbe, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 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 |
| 26 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 |
| 31 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 Kimbe
Recent Kimbe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kimbe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kimbe 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).
Kimbe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kimbe, West New Britain 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 Kimbe roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kimbe in 2015. A total of 551 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kimbe 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 Kimbe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Kimbe 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 Kimbe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kimbe 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 Kimbe 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 Kimbe 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 Kimbe, West New Britain 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 Kimbe.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kimbe
Nearest earthquakes from Kimbe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kimbe, West New Britain. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2017 05:25 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 8 km S from Kimbe |
| Jun 12, 2018 16:20 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.3 | 8 km ESE from Kimbe |
| Dec 25, 2018 07:43 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 9 km ESE from Kimbe |
| Aug 11, 2016 21:20 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 9 km E from Kimbe |
| Dec 19, 2015 05:17 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 11 km E from Kimbe |
| May 15, 2024 03:15 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.6 | 11 km S from Kimbe |
| Oct 7, 2018 02:22 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 13 km ESE from Kimbe |
| Dec 20, 2023 08:45 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 14 km E from Kimbe |
| Jan 21, 2017 02:03 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 13 km NNW from Kimbe |
| Dec 14, 2019 16:45 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 15 km ESE from Kimbe |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Kimbe
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kimbe.
When was the last earthquake in Kimbe, West New Britain?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kimbe 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 Kimbe, West New Britain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kimbe 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 Kimbe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kimbe, West New Britain?
In the past 10 years, 2786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kimbe. This averages to 279 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
