M4.6 earthquake — 63 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 63 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia on Sep 28, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.237, 168.395 |
| Time | Sep 28, 05:42 UTC |
| Location | 63 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty3a |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 1 km | Sep 26, 05:50 UTC | 64 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.2 | 4 km | Sep 28, 05:45 UTC | 67 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.3 | 4 km | Sep 28, 03:25 UTC | 60 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.1 | 6 km | Sep 26, 07:08 UTC | 68 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.4 | 6 km | Sep 25, 23:52 UTC | 69 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.3 | 6 km | Sep 26, 01:10 UTC | 58 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.