After a major earthquake in Papua New Guinea, the ground keeps moving: aftershocks are smaller quakes triggered as the crust adjusts around the fault that ruptured. They are most frequent right after the mainshock and taper off over days to months. This page tracks recent seismic activity across Papua New Guinea live, so you can follow an aftershock sequence as it happens. For instant alerts the moment a new aftershock strikes near you, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Recent earthquakes in Papua New Guinea
- 3.3NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA2 days ago
- 4.5PAPUA, INDONESIA2 days ago
- 5.468 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea3 days ago
- 6.449 km NNE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea3 days ago
- 3.6PAPUA, INDONESIA4 days ago
- 4.8PAPUA, INDONESIA4 days ago
- 4.2PAPUA, INDONESIA4 days ago
- 5.2NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA4 days ago
- 3.0NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA6 days ago
- 4.8NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.6 days ago
- 5.1190 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea1 week ago
- 4.643 km SE of Madang, Papua New Guinea1 week ago
Aftershocks in Papua New Guinea - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in Papua New Guinea right now?
No large events have been recorded in Papua New Guinea in the last 24 hours, but aftershocks can continue for weeks or months after a major quake. The live feed above updates the moment new activity is detected.
How long do aftershocks last after a big earthquake in Papua New Guinea?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the hours and days right after the mainshock and taper off over time, but a large earthquake can produce aftershocks for months. Their number and size follow well-known patterns (Omori and Bath laws), so activity gradually declines even though individual aftershocks can still be strongly felt.
Can I get an alert for the next aftershock in Papua New Guinea?
Yes. Turn on browser notifications above to get a heads-up when a new quake is detected near Papua New Guinea, or install the free QuakeMate app for wake-you-up critical alerts with custom magnitude and region rules.