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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 252 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia

UTC time: 2026-01-20 13:42:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 252 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 13:42:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.36790, 170.16370
Temperature
28.4°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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