M5.3 Earthquake 58 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia — September 26, 2026
2026-09-26 01:10:19 UTC (2026-09-26) · approx. 12:10 PM UTC+11 local
On September 26, 2026 at 01:10 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 58 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -21.2883°, 168.3721°. This earthquake was detected by 31 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
168.3721°E
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How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 58 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia on September 26, 2026 at 01:10 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 -21.2883°, 168.3721°, which is 58 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000txqu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 26, 2026). M5.3 Earthquake 58 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia — September 26, 2026. Retrieved September 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000txqu/