Latest earthquakes near Daru, Western Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Daru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Daru, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Daru Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Daru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Daru and elsewhere.
Oct 7, 2025 09:05PM
Strong M6.6 Earthquake hit near Lae in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday Evening.
Daru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Daru, Western Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Daru roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Daru in 2018. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Daru that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Daru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Daru 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 | 103 | 83.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 15.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Daru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Daru occurred on Feb 27, 2018 01:18 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) north of Daru, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Daru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Aug 3, 1916 11:30, 248 kilometers (154 mi) north of Daru. It is the strongest earthquake near Daru 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 Daru, Western Province 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 Daru.
Nearest earthquakes from Daru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Daru, Western Province. 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 Daru.
When was the last earthquake in Daru, Western Province?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Daru on the evening of October 7, 2025 at 21:05 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 474km north-east of Daru at a depth of 104km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Daru, Western Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Daru, Western Province?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Daru on the morning of August 3, 1916 at 11:30 local time (Pacific/Port_Moresby). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north-northeast of Daru at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Daru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Daru, Western Province?
In the past 10 years, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Daru. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
