Earthquakes in New Caledonia — July 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in New Caledonia during July 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in New Caledonia was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia on 10 July 2026 at 02:41 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the New Caledonia monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — an unusually active 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 10 July, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Tadine, New Caledonia on 10 July at 10 km; M4.6 near Tadine, New Caledonia on 09 July at 10 km; M4.5 near Tadine, New Caledonia on 10 July at 10 km.
That is 65% above the 2 events New Caledonia averages per month across the 11 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in New Caledonia, July 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 | New Caledonia | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 | New Caledonia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 | New Caledonia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit New Caledonia in July 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in New Caledonia during July 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in New Caledonia in July 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Tadine, New Caledonia on 10 July 2026.
Other months in New Caledonia
Magnitudes for July 2026 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.