Latest earthquakes near Mount Hagen, Western Highlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mount Hagen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mount Hagen (also known as Mt Hagen), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mount Hagen Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mount Hagen. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mount Hagen and elsewhere.
Jul 15, 2024 06:15PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Wewak in Papua New Guinea.
May 21, 2024 01:35PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit near Lae in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday Afternoon.
Mount Hagen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1431 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mount Hagen, Western Highlands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 143 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mount Hagen roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mount Hagen in 2018. A total of 442 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mount Hagen 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 Mount Hagen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mount Hagen 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 | 1194 | 83.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 219 | 15.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mount Hagen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mount Hagen occurred on Sep 11, 2022 09:47 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) east of Mount Hagen, at a depth of 116 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mount Hagen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mount Hagen, Western Highlands 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 Mount Hagen.
Nearest earthquakes from Mount Hagen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mount Hagen, Western Highlands. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mount Hagen.
When was the last earthquake in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mount Hagen on the night of July 27, 2024 at 00:02 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 200km east-northeast of Mount Hagen at a depth of 87km under water in the Bismarck Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mount Hagen, Western Highlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mount Hagen, Western Highlands?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mount Hagen on the morning of September 11, 2022 at 09:47 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 256km east of Mount Hagen at a depth of 116km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mount Hagen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mount Hagen, Western Highlands?
In the past 10 years, 1431 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mount Hagen. This averages to 143 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
