M5.0 earthquake: Tadine, New Caledonia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Tadine, New Caledonia on September 30, 2026. It was recorded at 06:50 AM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.0
mb · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
06:50:03 AM
September 30, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 249 km from Nouméa.
- Nouméa · 249 km NE
- Port Vila · 362 km S
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 900 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 30, 2026 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
The earthquake occurred near Tadine, New Caledonia at 20.988° S, 168.424° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Nouméa, about 249 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (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, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.7.