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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.
Sep 9, 2024 09:15AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning 100km from Wewak in Papua New Guinea.
Sep 5, 2024 11:03AM
Shallow M6.2 Earthquake hit in the Bismarck Sea near Wewak (Papua New Guinea) on Thursday Morning.
Aug 26, 2024 01:35AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the Bismarck Sea 100km from Lae (Papua New Guinea).
Aug 15, 2024 11:13PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea near Lae (Papua New Guinea).
Mount Hagen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1434 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 | 1198 | 83.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 217 | 15.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 1.05% |
| 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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mount Hagen on the evening of September 9, 2024 at 19:13 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 264km east of Mount Hagen at a depth of 52km under land. 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, 1434 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.
