| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.545, 168.278 |
| UTC time | 2026-03-14 14:35:14.237 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 14, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Caledonia on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 14:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Noumea (New Caledonia - NC), about 270.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.278 and latitude -20.545.
| Location | Noumea |
| Country | New Caledonia (NC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-03-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Noumea | 270.1 km |
| Port Vila | 312.7 km |
| Nadi | 1008.0 km |
| Lautoka | 1018.3 km |
| Suva | 1098.8 km |
| Nasinu | 1109.8 km |
| Honiara | 1526.0 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1674.1 km |
| Bundaberg | 1703.8 km |
| Gold Coast | 1717.9 km |
| Brisbane | 1729.6 km |
| Logan City | 1729.9 km |
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