Papua New Guinea – New Ireland

This page summarizes earthquakes in New Ireland (Papua New Guinea). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M5.0 earthquake near Namatanai District on 2026-05-25 15:00:31 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About New Ireland

New Ireland Province, formerly New Mecklenburg, and Nova Hibernia, is the northeasternmost province of Papua New Guinea.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
3
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M5.0
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.98
Avg depth (last 30 days)
29 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, New Ireland recorded 14 earthquakes within Papua New Guinea. The average magnitude was M4.87. The strongest event reached M5.5.

Located on the North Bismarck Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5
Earthquakes in New Ireland (last 30 days)