Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Lae
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Lae, Morobe Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.2, 64 km (40 mi) NNE of Lae, on 2026-10-25.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year38
- Last 5 years221
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Lae
77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lae in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Oct 2025, with 7.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Lae
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 81 km | |
| 4.9 | 25 km NE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.6 | 79 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 82 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Lae, answered
Was there an earthquake in Lae today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Lae in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Lae?
Over the last five years there were 221 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lae, an average of 44 a year. 38 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Lae in five years?
A magnitude 7.6 on Sep 10, 2022, 23:47 UTC, 72 km (45 mi) NW of Lae, at a depth of 116 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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