Over the past 30 days, Papua New Guinea has recorded 33 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 7 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 26 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 24 shallow (<70 km), 8 intermediate (70–300 km), 1 deep-focus (>300 km). 12 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 6 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Cluster detection flagged 2 aftershock sequences; the largest contained 3 smaller events within 20 km and 72 hours of its mainshock. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 572.7 km. All 33 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 5.7 event near 230 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 10.0 km depth and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.6 near 109 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea, trails by 0.1 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 5.4 earthquake near 119 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 days ago 2026-05-17 22:58:32 UTC | 5.0mb | 31 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -6.450°, 147.580° | 59.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 31 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at 22:58 UTC on May 17, 2026. At a depth of 59.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -6.450°, 147.580°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-05-17 18:13:42 UTC | 4.3mb | 118 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -4.653°, 149.548° | 572.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 17, 2026 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 118 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. At 572.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -4.653°, 149.548°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-05-17 07:51:56 UTC | 5.1mb | 109 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.888°, 147.768° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 07:51 UTC on May 17, 2026, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred 109 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.4 earthquake that occurred about 55 hours earlier. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at -2.888°N, 147.768°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-05-16 22:30:01 UTC | 4.3mb | 124 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.887°, 148.001° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 124 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 16, 2026 at 22:30 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -2.887°, 148.001°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-05-15 01:13:58 UTC | 5.4mww | 119 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.991°, 147.761° | 10.0 km | - | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 119 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea with origin time 01:13 UTC on May 15, 2026. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.9, classified as light shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. Coordinates: -2.991°, 147.761°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 05:22:28 UTC | 4.6mb | 102 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.837°, 147.724° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 102 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 13, 2026 at 05:22 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: -2.837°, 147.724°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-12 2026-05-12 07:30:28 UTC | 4.3mb | 136 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea -5.495°, 147.079° | 207.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 136 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea with origin time 07:30 UTC on May 12, 2026. The event originated approximately 207.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -5.495°N, 147.079°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 16:34:33 UTC | 5.2mww | 27 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea -5.317°, 145.554° | 91.2 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026, Papua New Guinea registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 27 km WSW of Madang, Papua New Guinea at 16:34 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 91.2 km depth. The epicenter is at -5.317°, 145.554°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 05:28:10 UTC | 4.0mb | 121 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -5.582°, 148.346° | 205.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 121 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on May 10, 2026 at 05:28 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 205.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -5.582°N, 148.346°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 09:12:13 UTC | 5.0mb | 106 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.870°, 147.740° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 5.0 event was detected 106 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 9, 2026, with origin time 09:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 21 hours after a larger magnitude 5.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The epicenter is at -2.870°, 147.740°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 21:18:55 UTC | 4.9mb | 102 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.803°, 147.784° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 102 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea came in on May 8, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -2.803°N, 147.784°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 13:51:25 UTC | 4.4mb | 135 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.978°, 148.054° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 135 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea came in on May 8, 2026 at 13:51 UTC. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -2.978°, 148.054°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 13:48:11 UTC | 4.4mb | 135 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -3.081°, 147.897° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 135 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 8, 2026 at 13:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The epicenter is at -3.081°, 147.897°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 13:43:54 UTC | 4.5mb | 127 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.989°, 147.909° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 13:43 UTC on May 8, 2026, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 127 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -2.989°, 147.909°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 13:31:24 UTC | 4.5mb | 107 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.976°, 147.518° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 107 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 13:31 UTC on May 8, 2026. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The epicenter is at -2.976°, 147.518°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 13:02:54 UTC | 4.3mb | 129 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.866°, 148.088° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 8, 2026, Papua New Guinea registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 129 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 13:02 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -2.866°, 148.088°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 12:38:37 UTC | 4.9mb | 114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.933°, 147.787° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place 114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 8, 2026 at 12:38 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: -2.933°, 147.787°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 12:22:31 UTC | 5.6mww | 109 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.913°, 147.732° | 10.0 km | - | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded 109 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on May 8, 2026 at 12:22 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.3 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at -2.913°N, 147.732°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 12:13:21 UTC | 4.6mb | 125 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -3.059°, 147.763° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 125 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea with origin time 12:13 UTC on May 8, 2026. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The epicenter is at -3.059°, 147.763°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 12:06:02 UTC | 4.7mb | 114 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.855°, 147.896° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 8, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 114 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea, logged at 12:06 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -2.855°, 147.896°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 09:32:03 UTC | 4.6mb | 131 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -3.022°, 147.924° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 8, 2026, Papua New Guinea registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 131 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 09:32 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Geolocation places the event at -3.022°N, 147.924°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 22:47:31 UTC | 4.2mb | 130 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -5.549°, 147.244° | 199.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 130 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on May 3, 2026 at 22:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 199.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -5.549°N, 147.244°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 13:27:01 UTC | 5.7mww | 230 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -3.445°, 148.802° | 10.0 km | - | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 30, 2026 at 13:27 UTC, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 230 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Papua New Guinea over the past 30 days. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.5 (light). The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -3.445°, 148.802°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 22:24:02 UTC | 4.3mb | 20 km WSW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea -5.593°, 149.959° | 135.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:24 UTC on April 29, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 20 km WSW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. The hypocenter lay at 135.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -5.593°, 149.959°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 16:32:06 UTC | 4.7mb | 86 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea -5.990°, 146.592° | 43.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 28, 2026 at 16:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 86 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 43.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -5.990°N, 146.592°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:38:09 UTC | 4.3mb | 144 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -3.110°, 148.016° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 144 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea at 21:38 UTC on April 25, 2026. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -3.110°N, 148.016°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:30:00 UTC | 4.2mb | 116 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.981°, 147.728° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 116 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea, logged at 21:30 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: -2.981°, 147.728°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 21:13:19 UTC | 4.3mb | 114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea -2.946°, 147.753° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 114 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on April 25, 2026, with origin time 21:13 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: -2.946°, 147.753°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 05:06:31 UTC | 4.4mb | 131 km NE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea -8.036°, 149.178° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 131 km NE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea, logged at 05:06 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -8.036°N, 149.178°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 04:32:08 UTC | 4.5mb | 40 km NNE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea -2.338°, 141.417° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 40 km NNE of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea on April 25, 2026, with origin time 04:32 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Geolocation places the event at -2.338°N, 141.417°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
230 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
2026-04-30
24 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
2026-01-20
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Papua New Guinea sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire at the collision zone of multiple tectonic plates, experiencing frequent large earthquakes.
In 2026, Papua New Guinea has recorded 137 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Papua New Guinea in 2026 was a magnitude 5.9 event near Madang, Papua New Guinea. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 33 in the last 30 days.
Papua New Guinea sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire at the collision zone of multiple tectonic plates, experiencing frequent large earthquakes.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 33 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 5.7 event near 230 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea.
In the past 30 days, 33 earthquakes have been recorded in the Papua New Guinea region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Papua New Guinea area was a magnitude 5.7 event that occurred 230 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea.
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