M4.7 Earthquake 259 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia — January 22, 2026
2026-01-22 09:01:24 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 8:01 PM UTC+11 local
On January 22, 2026 at 09:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 259 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -22.1017°, 170.3144°. This earthquake was detected by 28 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
170.3144°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 259 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia on January 22, 2026 at 09:01 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -22.1017°, 170.3144°, which is 259 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s6yk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 259 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia — January 22, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s6yk/