121 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaSep 30, 2026, 08:15
Nearby significant earthquake586 km from Lae28.03 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Morobe
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Morobe, Papua New Guinea.
Updated: 21:45
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Morobe
Morobe, Papua New Guinea Activity Report
M1.5+Largest Measured Events
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
2
5.3
Largest Magnitude
Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea · 72 km NW
Significant
0
5.3
Most Recent5 DAYS AGO
Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea · 72 km NW
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 2Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
2 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in Morobe
How often does Morobe have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in Morobe can range from tiny local tremors to stronger regional events. The filtered statistics section above helps you judge how often they occur across different time windows.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Morobe recently?
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What was the largest recent earthquake in Morobe?
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How far back does the earthquake data go?
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 29, 2026, 21:45 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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