197 km WNW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 02:31
Nearby significant earthquake919 km from Noumea10 km deep4 felt reports for this earthquake
Recent notable earthquakes in and around New Caledonia
170 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 02:35
Nearby significant earthquake917 km from Noumea10 km deep
73 km SW of Isangel, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 19:18
Nearby significant earthquake349 km from Noumea22.4 km deep
196 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 08:56
Nearby significant earthquake930 km from Noumea10 km deep
182 km NW of Port-Olry, VanuatuOct 24, 2026, 05:23
Nearby significant earthquake901 km from Dumbéa10 km deep
Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 1 (local time at each epicenter)
New Caledonia Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days126
Past 365 Days219
Largest recorded earthquakes
6.7
Past 30 DaysView
Tadine, New Caledonia · 74 km ENE
6.7
Past 365 DaysView
Tadine, New Caledonia · 74 km ENE
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Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 125Intermediate-focus 1Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
126 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in New Caledonia
How often are earthquakes recorded in the New Caledonia area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in New Caledonia was 1. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the New Caledonia area?
The largest earthquake recorded in New Caledonia in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.9. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 24, 2026, 20:39 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).