Strong earthquake · January 19, 2026
M 6.0 Earthquake, 277 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia
A magnitude 6.0 (mww) earthquake struck 277 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia on January 19, 2026 at 13:02 UTC, at a depth of about 11 km (7 mi), according to the USGS. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Apr 18, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.0 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | Jan 20, 2026, 12:02 AM GMT+11 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Jan 19, 2026, 8:02 AM EST |
| Location | 277 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia |
| Coordinates | 22.439° S, 170.394° E |
| Depth | 11.0 km (6.8 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | None reported |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us7000rqjy |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us7000rqjy. Last updated by the USGS Apr 18, 2026, 14:47:18 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.7 | 85 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.8 | 131 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.0 | 73 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 70 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 89 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.8 | 72 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 82 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.7 | 80 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.0 | 78 km ENE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 91 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 71 km NE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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