M4.5 earthquake — 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia on Sep 28, 2026 at 00:40 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.341, 168.728 |
| Time | Sep 28, 00:40 UTC |
| Location | 90 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tzr9 |
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 | 14 km | Sep 29, 10:42 UTC | 77 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.3 | 45 km | Sep 29, 03:23 UTC | 76 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M5.0 | 50 km | Sep 30, 06:50 UTC | 83 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| M4.8 | 56 km | Sep 30, 01:17 UTC | 75 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.