M 6.0 - 277 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia

January 19, 2026 at 13:02:19 UTC

Depth: 11.00 km (Shallow)

M 6.0

Strong

Green

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude6.0 mww
Depth11.00 km (Shallow)
Location-22.4395S, 170.3939E
Mercalli IntensityI (Not Felt)
Alert Level (PAGER)Green — No fatalities or damage expected
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance554 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 6 mean?

A magnitude 6 earthquake is classified as "Strong". Strong earthquakes can cause severe damage in areas several tens of miles across.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 11.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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