| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.256, 168.835 |
| UTC time | 2026-07-08 09:50:23.421 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Caledonia on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 09:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (New Caledonia - NC), about 285.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.835 and latitude -20.256.
| Location | Noumea |
| Country | New Caledonia (NC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-07-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Vila | 285.8 km |
| Noumea | 334.3 km |
| Nadi | 943.2 km |
| Lautoka | 953.3 km |
| Suva | 1035.2 km |
| Nasinu | 1046.1 km |
| Honiara | 1536.9 km |
| Hervey Bay | 1740.0 km |
| Bundaberg | 1769.4 km |
| Gold Coast | 1784.4 km |
| Brisbane | 1796.1 km |
| Logan City | 1796.3 km |
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