M4.8 earthquake — 72 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 72 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia on Sep 26, 2026 at 16:06 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.465, 168.579 |
| Time | Sep 26, 16:06 UTC |
| Location | 72 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| USGS event ID | us6000txty |
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 | 9 km | Sep 26, 15:01 UTC | 74 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 11 km | Sep 26, 18:25 UTC | 74 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.5 | 17 km | Sep 25, 23:39 UTC | 61 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M6.6 | 19 km | Sep 25, 21:23 UTC | 80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.1 | 21 km | Sep 25, 22:07 UTC | 78 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.7 | 23 km | Sep 26, 12:11 UTC | 73 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.