M4.8 earthquake — 229 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 229 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia on Sep 15, 2026 at 04:52 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 99 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 98.7 km |
| Coordinates | -21.581, 170.092 |
| Time | Sep 15, 04:52 UTC |
| Location | 229 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| USGS event ID | us7000thjj |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
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| M4.7 | 79 km | Sep 9, 20:21 UTC | 164 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.0 | 149 km | Sep 13, 07:30 UTC | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| M5.2 | 195 km | Sep 9, 17:01 UTC | 78 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M5.1 | 201 km | Sep 9, 17:18 UTC | 86 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 202 km | Sep 13, 19:41 UTC | 86 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
| M4.9 | 204 km | Sep 9, 19:15 UTC | 83 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.