M5.0 Earthquake 107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia — January 22, 2025
2025-01-22 09:47:50 UTC (2025-01-22) · approx. 8:47 PM UTC+11 local
On January 22, 2025 at 09:47 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -20.8169°, 168.5583°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
168.5583°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia on January 22, 2025 at 09:47 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -20.8169°, 168.5583°, which is 107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000plk7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 22, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 107 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia — January 22, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000plk7/