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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia

UTC time: 2025-01-22 09:47:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia on January 22, 2025 at 09:47 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 can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-22 09:47:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.81690, 168.55830

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mont-Dore261.3 kmSW24'680

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu
  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Nguna-Emau
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 589 m ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-01-01 04:39:18 UTC86.4 km153 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M5.02025-01-16 13:27:32 UTC71.6 km147 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu M4.32025-01-01 04:52:10 UTC61.7 km142 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia

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