M4.6 earthquake — 239 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 239 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 98.9 km |
| Coordinates | -21.642, 170.195 |
| Time | Sep 15, 04:52 UTC |
| Location | 239 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
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 169 km | Sep 29, 10:42 UTC | 77 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.3 | 195 km | Sep 29, 03:23 UTC | 76 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 197 km | Sep 30, 06:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 206 km | Sep 30, 01:17 UTC | 75 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.