| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.326, 170.268 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-20 13:42:44.288 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Caledonia on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 13:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Noumea (New Caledonia - NC), about 393.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.268 and latitude -22.326.
| Location | Noumea |
| Country | New Caledonia (NC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-20
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