Region · Papua New Guinea
Earthquakes in Madang Province
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Madang Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0, 44 km W of Madang, Papua New Guinea, on 2026-10-06.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Madang Province
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year37
- Last 5 years268
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
71 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Madang Province in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 6.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Madang Province
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 44 km W of Madang, Papua New Guinea | depth 105 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Madang Province, answered
Was there an earthquake in Madang Province today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Madang Province in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Madang Province have each year?
Over the last five years there were 268 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Madang Province, an average of 54 a year. 37 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Madang Province in five years?
A magnitude 6.9 on Oct 7, 2023, 08:40 UTC, 48 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.
03 — Cities
Cities in Madang Province
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Madang | 26 | 159 |