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M7.0 earthquake - New Caledonia

Name: M7.0 earthquake - New Caledonia
Start: 1905-02-13T05:23:40.3+00:00
Location: New Caledonia

44440 d ago · 13 Feb 1905, 05:23 UTC New Caledonia

What happened

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck New Caledonia on 13 Feb 1905, 05:23 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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