Earthquakes in New Caledonia — January 2025
1 earthquakes were recorded in New Caledonia during January 2025, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in New Caledonia was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia on 22 January 2025 at 09:47 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the New Caledonia monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and level with the 1 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
That is 45% below the 2 events New Caledonia averages per month across the 11 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in New Caledonia, January 2025
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 | New Caledonia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit New Caledonia in January 2025?
1 earthquakes were recorded in New Caledonia during January 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in New Caledonia in January 2025?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Tadine, New Caledonia on 22 January 2025.
Other months in New Caledonia
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.