Latest quakes in or near Northern, Papua New Guinea - list, stats and map
Overview
Latest quake See all | Mag. 4.9 earthquake 93 Km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea - Feb 28, 2024 - |
Strongest since 1970 | Mag. 7.1 Eastern New Guinea Reg., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) - May 7, 2019 - |
- 3 quakes above magnitude 7
- 3 quakes between magnitude 6 and 7
- 55 quakes between magnitude 5 and 6
- 130 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5
- 40 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
Map and earthquake list
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Feb 28, 02:05 am (Port Moresby) Feb 27, 16:05 GMT | 4.9 10 km | 93 Km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | Info | ||
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Nov 21, 2023 05:10 pm (Port Moresby) Nov 21, 2023 07:10 GMT | 5.5 10 km | 100 Km SSE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea 2 reports | Info | ||
Monday, September 25, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Sep 25, 2023 07:19 pm (Port Moresby) Sep 25, 2023 09:19 GMT | 4.2 36 km | Papua New Guinea: Eastern New Guinea Reg., P.n.g. | Info | ||
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Aug 2, 2023 09:15 am (GMT +10) Aug 1, 2023 23:15 GMT | 4.3 45 km | 24 km (15 mi) to the N | Papua New Guinea: Eastern New Guinea Reg., P.n.g. | Info | |
Thursday, July 6, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jul 7, 2023 06:04 am (Port Moresby) Jul 6, 2023 20:04 GMT | 5.5 59 km | 99 Km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | Info | ||
Sunday, May 7, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
May 7, 2023 12:38 pm (GMT +10) May 7, 2023 02:38 GMT | 4.3 39 km | 44 km (27 mi) to the N | Papua New Guinea: Eastern New Guinea Reg., P.n.g. | Info | |
Monday, May 1, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
May 1, 2023 05:54 pm (Port Moresby) May 1, 2023 07:54 GMT | 4.9 10 km | Eastern New Guinea Region, Papua New Guinea | Info | ||
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jan 18, 2023 07:42 am (Port Moresby) Jan 17, 2023 21:42 GMT | 5.1 9.9 km | 40 Km SSW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | Info | ||
Thursday, October 27, 2022 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Oct 27, 2022 11:52 am (GMT +10) Oct 27, 2022 01:52 GMT | 4.3 35 km | 35 km (22 mi) to the N | Papua New Guinea: Eastern New Guinea Reg., P.n.g. | Info | |
Thursday, June 23, 2022 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Jun 23, 2022 12:04 pm (Port Moresby) Jun 23, 2022 02:04 GMT | 5.5 10 km | 43 km (27 mi) to the E | 115 Km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea | Info | |
Sunday, March 20, 2022 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Mar 21, 2022 02:16 am (Port Moresby) Mar 20, 2022 16:16 GMT | 4.5 10 km | Papua New Guinea: Eastern New Guinea Reg., P.n.g. | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 8 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years)
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.06 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 17.9 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.11 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 8.9 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 1.12 quakes per year
- Mag. 4 or higher: 4.3 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 5 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 5 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Northern Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Northern, Papua New Guinea?
Northern has a high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 4.7 quakes on average per year in or near Northern, Papua New Guinea. Northern has had at least 2 quakes above magnitude 8 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 60 to 65 years.
+When was the latest earthquake in Northern?
The last earthquake in Northern occurred 4 weeks ago and had a magnitude of 4.9:
A strong magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit 94 km (58 mi) away from Popondetta, Northern, Papua New Guinea, in the early morning of Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 at 2.05 am local time (Pacific/Port Moresby GMT +10). The quake had a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Northern since 1970?
Since 1970, Northern has had 3 quakes of magnitude 7.0 or above, 3 quakes between 6.0 and 7.0, 55 quakes between 5.0 and 6.0, 130 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, and 40 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Northern since 1970?
The strongest earthquake in Northern since 1970 had a magnitude of 7.1 and occurred 5 years ago:
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit 31 km (19 mi) away from Bulolo, Morobe, Papua New Guinea, in the morning of Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7.19 am local time (Pacific/Port Moresby GMT +10). The quake had a moderate depth of 133 km (83 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter.
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