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Latest quakes in or near New Caledonia - list, stats and map

Updated: Nov 28, 2023 18:46 GMT -
Find all latest earthquakes in or near New Caledonia in our list below, updated every minute! Events are often reported within minutes. If you just felt a quake in or near New Caledonia, find out which quakes are happening right now!
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There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near New Caledonia in the past 24 hours.

Since 2022, New Caledonia has had 277 quakes of magnitudes above 4 and up to 7.7:

  • 4 quakes above magnitude 7
  • 7 quakes between magnitude 6 and 7
  • 107 quakes between magnitude 5 and 6
  • 159 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5

Latest today: Mag. 4.9 Earthquake New Caledonia -

Strongest: Mag. 7.7 Earthquake South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia -

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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2022, magnitude 4.8 or higher (182 out of 277 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth		Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Friday, November 24, 2023 GMT (2 quakes)
Nov 25, 08:50 am (GMT +11)
(Nov 24, 21:50 GMT)
4.9

10 km		New Caledonia
I FELT IT 		More
Nov 24, 05:23 pm (GMT +11)
(Nov 24, 06:23 GMT)
4.8

64 km		Vanuatu
I FELT IT 		More
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Nov 7, 03:32 pm (GMT +11)
(Nov 7, 04:32 GMT)
4.9

88 km		South Pacific Ocean, 268 km east of Tadine, New Caledonia More
Monday, November 6, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Nov 6, 11:46 pm (GMT +11)
(Nov 6, 12:46 GMT)
4.6

10 km		South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia 1 reportMore
Sunday, November 5, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Nov 6, 02:29 am (GMT +11)
(Nov 5, 15:29 GMT)
5.7

32 km		Coral Sea, Vanuatu More
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Nov 1, 09:04 am (GMT +11)
(Oct 31, 22:04 GMT)
5.1

10 km		South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia 2 reportsMore
Sunday, October 29, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 29, 03:32 pm (GMT +11)
(Oct 29, 04:32 GMT)
6.0

80 km		Coral Sea, 193 km south of Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu 8 reportsMore
Thursday, October 26, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 27, 10:26 am (GMT +11)
(Oct 26, 23:26 GMT)
5.2

10 km		South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia More
Monday, October 23, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 24, 07:35 am (GMT +11)
(Oct 23, 20:35 GMT)
4.6

10 km		South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia More
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 18, 12:40 am (GMT +11)
(Oct 17, 13:40 GMT)
5.6

10 km		South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia 1 reportMore
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Oct 5, 08:01 am (GMT +11)
(Oct 4, 21:01 GMT)
5.3

43 km		Coral Sea, Vanuatu More
Saturday, September 30, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 30, 05:10 pm (GMT +11)
(Sep 30, 06:10 GMT)
4.9

86 km		South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia More
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 27, 07:38 pm (Efate)
(Sep 27, 08:38 GMT)
4.6

112 km		Coral Sea, 159 km southeast of Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu More
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 3.3 x 1016 joules (9028 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 7.8 x 106 tons of TNT or 485.5 atomic bombs!) | about seismic energy
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Latest seismic signals

Seismic station: Port Laguerre - New Caledonia, France (NOUC/G network) | Show on map | Station Info
Seismic station Port Laguerre - New Caledonia, France: seismogram of vertical movement last 60 minutes (source: IRIS/BUD)
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Number of recent quakes in or near New Caledonia by magnitude

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Number of quakes (7 in total as 100%)
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
1 quake
betw. Mag 6 - 7 (14.29%)
5+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (28.57%)
4+
4 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (57.14%)
3+
-
betw. Mag 3 - 4
Mag
 
Number of quakes (18 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
1 quake
betw. Mag 6 - 7 (5.56%)
5+
10 quakes
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (55.56%)
4+
7 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (38.89%)
3+
-
betw. Mag 3 - 4
Mag
 
Number of quakes (153 in total as 100%)
7+
2 quakes
Mag 7 or higher (1.31%)
6+
4 quakes
betw. Mag 6 - 7 (2.61%)
5+
62 quakes
betw. Mag 5 - 6 (40.52%)
4+
85 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (55.56%)
3+
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betw. Mag 3 - 4
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New Caledonia Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in or near New Caledonia?

The last earthquake in or near New Caledonia occurred 4 days ago: Moderate mag. 4.9 earthquake - New Caledonia on Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 08:50 am (GMT +11).

How many quakes were there in or near New Caledonia since 2022?

Since 2022, New Caledonia has had 4 quakes of magnitude 7.0 or above, 7 quakes between 6.0 and 7.0, 107 quakes between 5.0 and 6.0, and 159 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0.

What was the strongest quake in or near New Caledonia since 2022?

The strongest earthquake in or near New Caledonia since 2022 occurred 28 weeks ago: Major magnitude 7.7 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, New Caledonia, on Friday, May 19, 2023 01:57 pm (GMT +11).

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