Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
78 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia
M4.9 Earthquake near 78 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 78 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia on September 25, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
27044a371c97bf1fe952dc56816882fe51161c11
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 23:32:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.15320,
168.50920
Temperature
21.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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