M4.4 earthquake — 77 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 77 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia on Sep 26, 2026 at 18:36 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.349, 168.601 |
| Time | Sep 26, 18:36 UTC |
| Location | 77 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tz4a |
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 | 1 km | Sep 29, 10:42 UTC | 77 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.5 | 3 km | Sep 26, 19:33 UTC | 80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 6 km | Sep 26, 18:25 UTC | 81 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 12 km | Sep 28, 00:47 UTC | 80 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 13 km | Sep 26, 16:06 UTC | 72 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.1 | 13 km | Sep 27, 02:22 UTC | 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.