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
1913 • 299 km away • 35 km deep
146 km WNW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea
1907 • 230 km away • 35 km deep
74 km SE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
1966 • 290 km away • 55 km deep
28 km NNW of Kerema, Papua New Guinea
1931 • 253 km away • 15 km deep
61 km ESE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
1941 • 272 km away • 15 km deep
45 km NW of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
2001 • 298 km away • 10 km deep
76 km SSE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
1982 • 262 km away • 37 km deep
49 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea
1941 • 297 km away • 25 km deep
If you're in Port Moresby, make sure you know the local emergency procedures. Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
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