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A magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. No damage or casualties are reported.
2024-04-15

At least 64 people are killed during inter-tribal fighting between the Ambulin and Sikin tribes near Wabag, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea.
2024-02-18

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits the Papua New Guinean island of New Britain.
2022-04-13

Tsunami warnings are issued for the Pacific region, including Indonesia and the Solomon Islands, following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake east of Papua New Guinea. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later reports the threat has largely passed.
2016-12-17

A Britten-Norman Islander light aircraft crashes in the Papua New Guinea town of Kiunga resulting in the deaths of all twelve people on board.
2016-04-13

Political tension continues in Papua New Guinea with former Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare expected to be sworn in again following a ruling by the Supreme Court and incumbent PM Peter O'Neill refusing to stand aside.
2011-12-13

Scientists discover "Bulbophyllum nocturnum", the first orchid known to flower at night, in New Britain off the coast of Papua New Guinea.
2011-11-22

A strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude occurs off the coast of New Britain in Papua New Guinea but no tsunami warning is issued.
2011-06-16

A tsunami warning is also issued for Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the United States.
2011-03-11

A series of two earthquakes, the second quake measuring magnitude 7.3, hit New Britain in Papua New Guinea. A tsunami warning is issued but later retracted.
2010-07-18