M4.5 Earthquake 295 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia — October 31, 2026
2026-10-31 13:56:59 UTC (15 hours ago) · approx. 12:56 AM UTC+11 local
On October 31, 2026 at 13:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 295 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -22.8000°, 170.4074°. This earthquake was detected by 25 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
170.4074°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Tadine, New Caledonia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 295 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia on October 31, 2026 at 13:56 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 -22.8000°, 170.4074°, which is 295 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tumt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 31, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 295 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia — October 31, 2026. Retrieved November 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tumt/