Track aftershocks in Papua New Guinea live
Every new earthquake near Papua New Guinea appears here the moment it is detected - watch an aftershock sequence unfold, with optional browser alerts. No app, no setup.
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
- 3.6NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA3 hours ago
- 3.7PAPUA, INDONESIA9 hours ago
- 3.0NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA16 hours ago
- 2.8PAPUA, INDONESIA16 hours ago
- 2.6NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA23 hours ago
- 3.0PAPUA, INDONESIA1 day ago
- 4.5123 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea1 day ago
- 3.3PAPUA, INDONESIA1 day ago
- 2.6NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA1 day ago
- 2.5NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.1 day ago
- 2.5NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA1 day ago
- 2.5NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA2 days ago
Aftershocks in Papua New Guinea - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in Papua New Guinea right now?
Yes. 5 earthquakes have been recorded in Papua New Guinea in the last 24 hours. The live feed above lists each one as it is detected, so you can watch an aftershock sequence unfold in real time.
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.