Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Kimbe
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Kimbe, West New Britain Province, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.4, 31 km (19 mi) E of Kimbe, on 2026-10-05.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year22
- Last 5 years165
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Kimbe
55 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kimbe in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2025, with 9.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Kimbe
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 30 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 31 km / 19 mi | depth 124 km | |
| 4.2 | 78 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 224 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Kimbe, answered
Was there an earthquake in Kimbe today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Kimbe in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Kimbe?
Over the last five years there were 165 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Kimbe, an average of 33 a year. 22 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 33% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Kimbe in five years?
A magnitude 6.3 on Apr 19, 2023, 09:06 UTC, 71 km (44 mi) SW of Kimbe, at a depth of 40 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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