Earthquakes in New Caledonia — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in New Caledonia during October 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 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 4.8 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia on 07 October 2026 at 02:49 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the New Caledonia monthly average of 4 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 36 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 4 range.
That is 77% below the 4 events New Caledonia averages per month across the 13 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in New Caledonia, October 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 | New Caledonia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit New Caledonia in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in New Caledonia during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in New Caledonia in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Tadine, New Caledonia on 07 October 2026.
Other months in New Caledonia
Magnitudes for October 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.