Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
241 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia
M4.5 Earthquake near 241 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia
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About this earthquake
On July 10, 2026 at 02:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 241 km ESE 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
a79ee226eb394ca9741bf119eee8a749be74938e
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 02:34:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.34650,
170.05760
Temperature
20.8°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
Tectonic context
Located on the New Hebrides Plate.
Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Australia · about 16 km away
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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