Earthquakes today in Papua New Guinea
Updated: · Source: USGS (M2.5+ worldwide; coverage varies by region)
Was there an earthquake today? Yes. In the last 24 hours USGS reported 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in or near Papua New Guinea; the strongest was M 5.1 (Nov 12, 2026, 3:38 AM (GMT+10)).
Last 24 hours (1)
| Magnitude | Place | Local time | Depth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.1 | Arawa · 90 km 80 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 59 km | Report · USGS |
Last 7 days (4)
Strongest this week: M 5.2 Nov 11, 2026, 3:36 AM (GMT+10).
Earlier this week (3)
| Magnitude | Place | Local time | Depth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.2 | Popondetta · 21 km 21 km WNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 124 km | Report · USGS | |
| M 4.7 | Kokopo · 120 km 119 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea | 121 km | Report · USGS | |
| M 4.6 | Lae · 97 km 96 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 98 km | Report · USGS |
How to read this page
Magnitudes and epicenters are preliminary and may be revised. Local time uses the country’s main time zone. The "nearest city" is the closest catalog city to the epicenter, not necessarily the most affected. Missing reports do not mean no risk. Magnitude vs. intensity →