Papua New Guinea • 150 km radius
Capital in one of the world's most seismic regions.
Last 30 days
0
within 150 km
Last 7 days
0
Last 24h
0
Population
400K
No earthquakes M2.0+ recorded within 150 km in the last 30 days.
This reflects recorded events only — a quiet stretch doesn't lower long-term risk in an active region. Keep an emergency plan ready.
Largest recorded events within 300 km of Port Moresby (USGS catalog, since 1900).
49 km WSW of Wau, Papua New Guinea
1963 • 234 km away • 187 km deep
32 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
2019 • 286 km away • 146 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
25 km SSE of Wau, Papua New Guinea
2011 • 214 km away • 135 km deep
114 km NNW of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
2020 • 190 km away • 73 km deep • 🌊 tsunami
42 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea
If you're in Port Moresby, make sure you know the local emergency procedures. Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
View Safety Guide →1913 • 299 km away • 35 km deep