A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near New Caledonia [sea], on January 19, 2026, at 13:02:23 UTC. The quake originated at a depth of 14.8 km, according to seismic data.
At the time of the event, local weather conditions were reported as overcast clouds, with an ambient temperature of around 28°C.
The seismic activity was localized in a remote maritime area or international waters, away from major urban settlements.
Technical details of the earthquake were confirmed by INGV. Data may be subject to revision in the hours and days following the event.
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