# Seismic activity in New Caledonia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seismic-activity-in-new-caledonia
> Updated: 2026-09-29T23:35:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

On September 25, 2026, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the waters northeast of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia. A second tremor of 6.6 magnitude was recorded nearly simultaneously. At the time of the initial reports, there were no confirmed injuries or significant damage on Maré or neighboring islands, and no official tsunami warnings were issued.

On September 29, 2026, the region experienced further seismic activity near Tadine. Two moderate earthquakes occurred: a 5.3 magnitude event followed several hours later by a 5.0 magnitude event.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: New Caledonia hit by twin earthquakes near Loyalty Islands

Two moderate earthquakes, measuring 5.3 and 5.0 in magnitude, struck near Tadine in New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands on September 29, 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-caledonia-hit-by-twin-earthquakes-near-loyalty-islands

### 2026-09-25: New Caledonia struck by 7.0 magnitude earthquake

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the waters northeast of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands on September 25, 2026. No immediate injuries or tsunami warnings have been confirmed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-caledonia-struck-by-70-magnitude-earthquake

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