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.

All earthquakes Any magnitude
Major only Magnitude 4+
Custom  
In 1 sec.
Earthquakes appear here a few minutes after occurring.
List of latest earthquakes near Nouméa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 9, 2023 06:03
(Noumea)
M 5.3 257 km NE
from Nouméa
Dec 9, 2023 03:51
(Noumea)
M 4.6 284 km ENE
from Nouméa
Dec 9, 2023 03:19
(Noumea)
M 5.0 285 km ENE
from Nouméa
Dec 8, 2023 18:19
(Noumea)
M 5.6 378 km NE
from Nouméa
Dec 7, 2023 23:56
(Noumea)
M 7.1 337 km ENE
from Nouméa
Nov 6, 2023 02:29
(Noumea)
M 5.7 363 km NE
from Nouméa
Oct 27, 2023 10:26
(Noumea)
M 5.2 398 km E
from Nouméa
Oct 5, 2023 08:01
(Noumea)
M 5.3 356 km ENE
from Nouméa
Sep 14, 2023 03:45
(Noumea)
M 5.0 378 km ESE
from Nouméa
Sep 12, 2023 12:38
(Noumea)
M 5.0 342 km E
from Nouméa
Aug 31, 2023 00:54
(Noumea)
M 5.1 388 km E
from Nouméa
May 20, 2023 13:09
(Noumea)
M 6.5 428 km E
from Nouméa
May 20, 2023 12:50
(Noumea)
M 7.1 430 km E
from Nouméa
May 19, 2023 13:57
(Noumea)
M 7.7 452 km ESE
from Nouméa
Mar 18, 2023 12:14
(Noumea)
M 4.7 275 km ENE
from Nouméa
Mar 18, 2023 10:43
(Noumea)
M 4.6 150 km ESE
from Nouméa
Jan 6, 2023 16:36
(Noumea)
M 4.8 298 km ENE
from Nouméa
Oct 21, 2022 06:37
(Noumea)
M 4.9 296 km ENE
from Nouméa
Oct 21, 2022 06:34
(Noumea)
M 4.8 289 km ENE
from Nouméa
Sep 14, 2022 22:04
(Noumea)
M 7.0 412 km ENE
from Nouméa
Sep 5, 2022 07:15
(Noumea)
M 5.4 244 km ENE
from Nouméa
Jul 29, 2022 14:37
(Noumea)
M 4.5 264 km NE
from Nouméa
Jun 11, 2022 15:46
(Noumea)
M 5.0 237 km ESE
from Nouméa
Apr 11, 2022 21:53
(Noumea)
M 4.7 261 km ENE
from Nouméa
Mar 31, 2022 16:44
(Noumea)
M 7.0 405 km E
from Nouméa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nouméa

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.

Nouméa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
58 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.3
Dec 9, 2023 06:03

Average

A total of 588 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 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nouméa roughly every 6 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nouméa with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nouméa (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 461 78.4%
Mag. 5 120 20.41%
Mag. 6 6 1.02%
Mag. 7 1 0.17%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Nouméa

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Nov 20, 2017 09:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Nov 20, 2017 09:43.

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.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
Custom
List of strongest earthquakes near Nouméa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 20, 2017 09:43
(Noumea)
M 7.0 253 km ENE
from Nouméa
Oct 31, 2017 11:42
(Noumea)
M 6.7 286 km ENE
from Nouméa
Nov 20, 2017 02:09
(Noumea)
M 6.6 238 km ENE
from Nouméa
Nov 1, 2017 13:23
(Noumea)
M 6.6 258 km ENE
from Nouméa
Nov 19, 2017 20:25
(Noumea)
M 6.3 240 km ENE
from Nouméa
Nov 1, 2017 11:09
(Noumea)
M 6.1 263 km ENE
from Nouméa
Nov 20, 2017 11:09
(Noumea)
M 6.0 259 km ENE
from Nouméa
Nov 16, 2017 18:02
(Noumea)
M 5.9 228 km ENE
from Nouméa
Dec 5, 2018 15:30
(Noumea)
M 5.9 282 km E
from Nouméa
Oct 31, 2017 13:20
(Noumea)
M 5.9 272 km ENE
from Nouméa

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Nouméa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 7, 2018 11:09
(Noumea)
M 4.6 110 km SSW
from Nouméa
Jul 15, 2014 05:22
(Noumea)
M 4.8 141 km ENE
from Nouméa
Dec 5, 2018 17:26
(Noumea)
M 4.5 145 km ESE
from Nouméa
Nov 19, 2017 21:02
(Noumea)
M 5.0 151 km E
from Nouméa
Mar 18, 2023 10:43
(Noumea)
M 4.6 150 km ESE
from Nouméa
Nov 19, 2017 22:00
(Noumea)
M 4.3 170 km ENE
from Nouméa
Dec 1, 2017 21:23
(Noumea)
M 4.3 171 km ESE
from Nouméa
Feb 9, 2018 03:26
(Noumea)
M 4.9 174 km N
from Nouméa
Dec 5, 2018 20:16
(Noumea)
M 4.2 186 km ENE
from Nouméa
Feb 11, 2021 12:24
(Noumea)
M 5.0 195 km NNE
from Nouméa

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Nouméa

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 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nouméa on the morning of December 9, 2023 at 06:03 local time (Pacific/Noumea). The center of this earthquake was located 257km 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 morning of November 20, 2017 at 09:43 local time (Pacific/Noumea). The center of this earthquake was located 253km east-northeast of Nouméa at a depth of 10km 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, 588 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nouméa. This averages to 59 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.