| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.398, 168.827 |
| UTC time | 2008-05-06 10:06:35.670 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Caledonia on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 10:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (New Caledonia - NC), about 301.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.827 and latitude -20.398.
| Location | Noumea |
| Country | New Caledonia (NC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-05-06
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 301.2 km |
| Noumea | 323.1 km |
| Nadi | 948.4 km |
| Lautoka | 958.8 km |
| Suva | 1039.3 km |
| Nasinu | 1050.3 km |
| Honiara | 1548.6 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1733.4 km |
| Bundaberg | 1763.3 km |
| Gold Coast | 1775.3 km |
| Brisbane | 1787.6 km |
| Logan City | 1787.7 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
Stay informed
Earthquake alerts
Create targeted notifications for important seismic activity near the places you follow.