Significant 5.7 quake hits near Kokopo, Kokopo District, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea

2024-05-18T16:16+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Kokopo, Kokopo District, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, was reported only 10 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide.

Strong mag. 5.8 earthquake - 57 km north of Kokopo, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 02:04 pm (Universal Time time)

2024-05-18T16:16+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Kokopo, Kokopo District, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, was reported only 10 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide.

Moderate mag. 4.5 earthquake - 181 km northwest of Mendi, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 03:54 pm (GMT +10)

2024-05-18T08:16+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Tari , a town with 8,200 inhabitants in Papua New Guinea , in 102 km (63 mi) distance southeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there. In the capital of , Portus Moresbiensis, 713 km (443 mi)....

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - West Papua Region, Indonesia, on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 03:25 pm (Universal Time time)

2024-05-17T17:36+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 21.5 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 6 or higher: 0.04 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 25 years) Mag. 5 or higher: 0.21 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 4.

Tremor in Ica: 5 tremors of magnitudes between 4 and 5 have been recorded

2024-05-17T02:31+0200breakinglatest (en)

The epicenter of the earthquakes was recorded in entrance of Paracas Bay – Credit: Composition Infobae Perú. Five earthquakes of magnitudes between 4 and 5 have been reported throughout the evening of Wednesday, May 15, and the early morning of May 16.

Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - 38 km southwest of Ambunti, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 01:20 pm (Universal Time time)

2024-05-16T15:43+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Ambunti , a town with 2,100 inhabitants in Papua New Guinea , in 38 km (23 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. In the capital of , Portus Moresbiensis, 745 km (463 mi)....

Moderate mag. 4.2 earthquake - 277 km southwest of Jayapura, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 06:31 pm (GMT +9)

2024-05-16T11:46+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 13.8 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years) Mag. 6 or higher: 0.06 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 17.

Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.2 just reported 93 km northwest of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

2024-05-16T08:56+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 10 minutes ago, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Kokopo, Kokopo District, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at 4:31 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface.

Strong mag. 5.2 earthquake - 93 km northwest of Kokopo, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 04:31 pm (GMT +10)

2024-05-16T08:56+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Just 10 minutes ago, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Kokopo, Kokopo District, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The tremor was recorded in the afternoon on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at 4:31 pm local time, at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea Region - GFZ

2024-05-16T07:13+0200bssnews (en)

BEIJING, May 16, 2024 (BSS/Xinhua) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Papua New Guinea Region at 03:48:02 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 7.10 degrees south latitude and 148.47 degrees east longitude.

1st LD Writethru: 5.4-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea Region -- GFZ

2024-05-16T06:36+0200china.org.cn (en)

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Papua New Guinea Region at 03:48:02 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 7.10 degrees south latitude and 148.47 degrees east longitude.

Urgent: 5.4-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea Region -- GFZ

2024-05-16T06:26+0200china.org.cn (en)

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Papua New Guinea Region at 03:48:02 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. Enditem.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea Region -- GFZ

2024-05-16T06:17+0200english-news-cn (en)

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Papua New Guinea Region at 03:48:02 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 7.10 degrees south latitude and 148.47 degrees east longitude.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea Region -- GFZ

2024-05-16T06:14+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 jolted Papua New Guinea Region at 03:48:02 GMT on Thursday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 7.10 degrees south latitude and 148.47 degrees east longitude.

Strong mag. 5.3 earthquake - 168 km east of Lae, Morobe, Papua New Guinea, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 01:48 pm (GMT +10)

2024-05-16T06:05+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Lae , a town with 76,000 inhabitants in Papua New Guinea , in 159 km (99 mi) distance west of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. In the capital of , Portus Moresbiensis, 297 km (185 mi) away from....

Papua New Guinea

2024-05-15T21:58+0200archyde (en)

Assembly between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (MI/HO) CHAIRMAN of the Republic of Indonesia- Papua New Guinea (RI-PNG) Joint Border Committee (JBC) Discussion board Amran, Day by day Appearing Director Normal of Regional Administration Improvement, Ministry of Dwelling Affairs attended the RI-PNG....

Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 146 km west of Jayapura, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 12:32 pm (Universal Time time)

2024-05-15T14:43+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 155 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 7 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 41.7 years) Mag. 6 or higher: 0.34 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.

Church responds to double disaster in Papua New Guinea

2024-05-14T22:33+0200deseret (en)

The northern coast of the Pacific nation was hit with a 6.9 magnitude earthquake in areas already inundated with flooding. Minj Papua New Guinea District President Timothy Joseph works to gain access to 27 families in Kangare following a landslide caused by torrential rains in April 2024. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Church responds to floods and earthquakes in Papua New Guinea – Church News

2024-05-14T20:20+0200exbulletin (en)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sending food, water containers, canvases and other supplies to areas affected by the twin disasters in Papua New Guinea. Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds during the months of March and April caused floods and landslides across the country,....

Moderate yet deep magnitude 5.3 quake hits 23 km northeast of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea early morning

2024-05-14T19:30+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 5.3 quake in Papua New Guinea near Kimbe, Talasea District, West New Britain, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 3:15 am local time at an intermediate depth of 141 km.

Moderate mag. 5.3 earthquake - 23 km northeast of Kimbe, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 03:15 am (Port Moresby time)

2024-05-14T19:30+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency reported a magnitude 5.3 quake in Papua New Guinea near Kimbe, Talasea District, West New Britain, only 8 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early morning on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, at 3:15 am local time at an intermediate depth of 141 km.

Weak mag. 3.9 earthquake - Antofagasta, Chile, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 09:45 am (Santiago time)

2024-05-14T15:53+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 809 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 6 or higher: 0.42 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 2.4 years) Mag. 5 or higher: 5.4 quakes per year; Mag.

Light mag. 4.9 earthquake - 89 km south of Wewak, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 09:55 pm (GMT +10)

2024-05-14T14:07+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Nearby places The closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Wewak , a town with 18,000 inhabitants in Papua New Guinea , in 89 km (55 mi) distance north of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located closer to the epicenter and might have experienced stronger shaking.

Light mag. 4.8 earthquake - Solomon Sea, 101 km northeast of Lae, Morobe, Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 07:54 pm (Port Moresby time)

2024-05-14T12:56+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Based on data from the past 14 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 45 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi): Mag. 8 or higher: 0.02 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 62.5 years) Mag. 7 or higher: 0.06 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 17.