New Caledonia Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in New Caledonia, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in New Caledonia (0)
No earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater have been recorded in New Caledonia in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater have been recorded in New Caledonia in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in New Caledonia (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.9 | 284 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | Mar 30, 2022 |
| M6.1 | 290 km E of Vao, New Caledonia | May 23, 2023 |
| M6.0 | 277 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | Jan 19, 2026 |
| M5.7 | 263 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | Jun 8, 2023 |
| M5.7 | 255 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | Mar 31, 2022 |
| M5.6 | 132 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | Dec 17, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does New Caledonia have earthquakes?
- New Caledonia recorded 0 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 10.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in New Caledonia?
- The largest earthquake in New Caledonia in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.9 near 284 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia.
- When was the last major earthquake in New Caledonia?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in New Caledonia was a magnitude 5.1 near 115 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in New Caledonia
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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