Update: Seismic activity on Sept. 26 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake close to Tadine, New Caledonia reported

Published Oct 20, 2026

MARE, Loyalty Islands Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled near Tadine on Saturday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 08:24 UTC (19:24 local time), was centered roughly 83 km east-northeast of Tadine. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

During the past week, the region has experienced nine tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or greater, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The largest, measuring 6.7, occurred in the same region on Sep. 26.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey