Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Goroka
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 87 km (54 mi) ESE of Goroka, on 2026-10-18.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year18
- Last 5 years98
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Goroka
34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Goroka in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Goroka
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 28 km S of Goroka, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 31 km SE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.0 | 44 km W of Madang, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 105 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Goroka, answered
Was there an earthquake in Goroka today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Goroka in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Goroka?
Over the last five years there were 98 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Goroka, an average of 20 a year. 18 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Goroka in five years?
A magnitude 6.5 on Dec 22, 2025, 10:31 UTC, 46 km (28 mi) NNE of Goroka, at a depth of 107 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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