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Latest earthquakes near Nouméa, South Province today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nouméa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nouméa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nouméa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nouméa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nouméa and elsewhere.
Sep 28, 2026 04:45PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Coral Sea 235km from Nouméa (New Caledonia).
Sep 28, 2026 04:28PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Coral Sea 247km from Nouméa (New Caledonia) on Monday Afternoon.
Sep 28, 2026 02:25PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Coral Sea 229km from Nouméa (New Caledonia).
Sep 27, 2026 01:22PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Coral Sea 258km from Nouméa (New Caledonia) on Sunday Afternoon.
Sep 27, 2026 02:01AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Coral Sea 241km from Nouméa (New Caledonia) on Sunday Night.
Sep 26, 2026 11:14PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Coral Sea 226km from Nouméa (New Caledonia).
Nouméa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 609 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nouméa, South Province in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nouméa roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nouméa in 2017. A total of 354 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nouméa that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nouméa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Nouméa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 469 | 77.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 132 | 21.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nouméa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nouméa occurred on Nov 20, 2017 09:43 local time (Pacific/Noumea timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) east-northeast of Nouméa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nouméa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 14, 2011 03:16, 278 kilometers (173 mi) east-northeast of Nouméa. It is the strongest earthquake near Nouméa in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nouméa, South Province in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Nouméa.
Nearest earthquakes from Nouméa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nouméa, South Province. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nouméa.
When was the last earthquake in Nouméa, South Province?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nouméa on the afternoon of September 28, 2026 at 16:45 local time (Pacific/Noumea). The center of this earthquake was located 235km north-east of Nouméa at a depth of 10km under water in the Coral Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nouméa, South Province in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nouméa, South Province?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nouméa on the night of January 14, 2011 at 03:16 local time (Pacific/Noumea). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-east of Nouméa at a depth of 9km under water in the Coral Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nouméa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nouméa, South Province?
In the past 10 years, 609 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nouméa. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
