Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Arawa
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Arawa, Bougainville, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 6.2, 93 km (58 mi) SSE of Arawa, on 2026-10-11.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year25
- Last 5 years155
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Arawa
49 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Arawa in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Sep 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Arawa
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 | 86 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 31 km | |
| 5.0 | 61 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 35 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Arawa, answered
Was there an earthquake in Arawa today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Arawa in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Arawa?
Over the last five years there were 155 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Arawa, an average of 31 a year. 25 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Arawa in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on Sep 1, 2024, 20:13 UTC, 67 km (42 mi) S of Arawa, at a depth of 39 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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