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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 08:15 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 330 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 26 06:26 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 193 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 25 10:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 82 km ENE from Kimbe |
| 3 days ago (Apr 25 07:30 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 193 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 5 days ago (Apr 23 20:11 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 176 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 5 days ago (Apr 23 07:42 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 158 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 6 days ago (Apr 22 23:29 Port Moresby) |
M 5.7 | 349 km W from Kimbe |
| 8 days ago (Apr 20 15:47 Port Moresby) |
M 4.3 | 195 km SW from Kimbe |
| 8 days ago (Apr 20 06:25 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 179 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 9 days ago (Apr 19 05:42 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 198 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 17:58 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 158 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 17:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 173 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 17:24 Port Moresby) |
M 5.1 | 182 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 12:57 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 258 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 10:01 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 165 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 10 days ago (Apr 18 02:01 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 214 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 11 days ago (Apr 17 10:12 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 162 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 14 days ago (Apr 14 18:17 Port Moresby) |
M 4.5 | 226 km E from Kimbe |
| 14 days ago (Apr 14 14:05 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 61 km S from Kimbe |
| 14 days ago (Apr 14 05:52 Port Moresby) |
M 4.6 | 174 km S from Kimbe |
| 14 days ago (Apr 14 02:04 Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 220 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 14 days ago (Apr 13 23:59 Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 224 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 15 days ago (Apr 13 17:58 Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 196 km ESE from Kimbe |
| 15 days ago (Apr 13 13:48 Port Moresby) |
M 5.5 | 328 km WSW from Kimbe |
| 15 days ago (Apr 13 10:33 Port Moresby) |
M 4.9 | 199 km ESE 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.
Apr 26, 2025 08:15AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Lae in Papua New Guinea.
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).
Kimbe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2895 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 289 earthquakes per year, or 24 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 | 2473 | 85.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 383 | 13.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 37 | 1.28% |
| 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 |
| Oct 11, 2018 06:48 (Port Moresby) |
M 7.0 | 119 km E from Kimbe |
| 23 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 |
| 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 |
| Aug 11, 2016 21:20 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.7 | 9 km E from Kimbe |
| Dec 25, 2018 07:43 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.8 | 9 km ESE from Kimbe |
| May 15, 2024 03:15 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.6 | 11 km S from Kimbe |
| Dec 19, 2015 05:17 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.2 | 11 km E from Kimbe |
| Oct 7, 2018 02:22 (Port Moresby) |
M 5.0 | 13 km ESE from Kimbe |
| Jan 21, 2017 02:03 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.1 | 13 km NNW from Kimbe |
| Dec 20, 2023 08:45 (Port Moresby) |
M 4.4 | 14 km E 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kimbe on the morning of April 26, 2025 at 08:15 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 330km west-southwest of Kimbe at a depth of 37km 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, 2895 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kimbe. This averages to 290 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
