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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 256 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia

UTC time: 2026-07-10 02:41:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 02:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 256 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 02:41:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.95060, 170.31950
Temperature
21.3°C

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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

Tectonic context

Located on the New Hebrides Plate.
Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Australia · about 66 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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