M4.8 earthquake — 86 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 86 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia on Sep 26, 2026 at 13:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 14 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 | 14.4 km |
| Coordinates | -21.063, 168.533 |
| Time | Sep 26, 13:48 UTC |
| Location | 86 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| USGS event ID | us6000txt9 |
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 | 10 km | Sep 26, 12:14 UTC | 76 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.9 | 10 km | Sep 25, 23:32 UTC | 78 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 11 km | Sep 26, 09:08 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.7 | 12 km | Sep 26, 08:54 UTC | 97 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 13 km | Sep 26, 09:10 UTC | 78 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 17 km | Sep 26, 08:24 UTC | 78 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.