M5.2 earthquake: Tadine, New Caledonia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Tadine, New Caledonia on September 28, 2026. It was recorded at 05:45 AM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:45:29 AM
September 28, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 235 km from Nouméa.
- Nouméa · 235 km NE
- Port Vila · 388 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 13 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.3.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 85 km ENE | 24 km | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 77 km ENE | 10 km | USGS | |
| M4.4 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 68 km ENE | 20 km | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 83 km NE | 26 km | USGS | |
| M4.0 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 77 km NE | 17 km | USGS | |
| M4.0 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 77 km NE | 28 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 89 km NE | 30 km | USGS | |
| M4.8 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 72 km NE | 23 km | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 74 km NE | 10 km | USGS | |
| M5.0 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 77 km ENE | 22 km | USGS | |
| M5.3 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 76 km NE | 17 km | USGS | |
| M4.5 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 72 km ENE | 20 km | USGS | |
| M4.3 | 10 km | Tadine, New Caledonia · 69 km NE | 15 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 774 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on November 19, 2017.
- M7.0Tadine, New Caledonia · 85 km ENE · 10 kmUSGS
- M7.0Tadine, New Caledonia · 118 km NNE · 9.0 kmUSGS
- M6.7Tadine, New Caledonia · 74 km ENE · 10 kmUSGS
- M6.7Tadine, New Caledonia · 132 km E · 24 kmUSGS
- M6.6Tadine, New Caledonia · 74 km E · 13 kmUSGS
- M6.6Tadine, New Caledonia · 101 km E · 22 kmUSGS
- M6.5Tadine, New Caledonia · 161 km ENE · 10 kmUSGS
- M6.5Isangel, Vanuatu · 129 km S · 10 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 28, 2026 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
The earthquake occurred near Tadine, New Caledonia at 21.225° S, 168.427° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Nouméa, about 235 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
Since this earthquake, 13 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.3.