Earthquake

M 5.5 earthquake, 61 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia

Source: USGS event page

Origin time: 2026-09-25 23:39 UTC

Magnitude: M 5.5 (mww)
Peak shaking estimate · USGS: IV — light

USGS PAGER: GreenEstimate: No casualties or damage likely

10 km deep

Reviewed by a USGS seismologist

Revised by USGS · 2026-09-26 23:44 UTC

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Nearest indexed city: Nouméa, New Caledonia · 230 km

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Citation & source notes

Origin time: 2026-09-25 23:39 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-09-26 23:44 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

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Attributed summary

M 5.5 earthquake, 61 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia
10 km deep
USGS PAGER: Green — No casualties or damage likely
Reviewed by a USGS seismologist
Revised by USGS
Origin time: 2026-09-25 23:39 UTC
Agency revision: 2026-09-26 23:44 UTC
Retrieved by this site: 2026-10-11 19:48 UTC

Sources:
USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000txqi

Natural Disaster Map: https://naturaldisastermap.com/event/q-us6000txqi
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Agency measurements and details

Magnitude: M 5.5 (mww)
Depth: 10 km
Origin time: 2026-09-25 23:39 UTC
Status: Reviewed by USGS
Last revised: 2026-09-26 23:44 UTC
Impact alert: Green — No casualties or damage likely

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