• Deep M6.5 earthquake under Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea

    A strong and deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit under the Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea at 05:36 UTC on March 1, 2023. The agency is reporting a depth of 598.9 km (372.5 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 610 km (380 miles).

  • Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the New Britain region, Papua New Guinea at 21:24 UTC on February 25, 2023 (07:24 LT on February 26). The agency is reporting a depth of 38.2 km (23.7 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 60 km (37 miles).

  • Strong M6.4 earthquake hits New Ireland Region, P.N.G.

    A strong earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.4, hit the New Ireland Region of Papua New Guinea at 22:20 UTC on October 13, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 71 km (44 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 80 km (50 miles).

  • Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Bismarck Sea, P.N.G.

    A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea at 13:21 UTC on April 28, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. The epicenter was located about 171.3 km (106.4 miles) NE of…