| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 72.9 km |
| Coordinates | -20.324, 169.151 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-20 00:20:24.938 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 20, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Caledonia on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 00:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The epicenter is located at longitude 169.151 and latitude -20.324.
| Location | Noumea |
| Country | New Caledonia (NC) |
| Severity | Strong |
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