6-magnitude earthquake strikes New Caledonia, French archipelago in the South Pacific
The United States Geological Service determined that the earthquake occurred 80 km from Tadine, the main city of the island of Maré, which is part of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. The earthquake had a depth of 10 km, but it has been ruled out to issue a tsunami alert. Details about the impact of the movement are unknown.
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6-magnitude earthquake strikes New Caledonia, French archipelago in the South Pacific — Image credit: France 24 (Español)
The United States Geological Service determined that the earthquake occurred 80 km from Tadine, the main city of the island of Maré, which is part of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. The earthquake had a depth of 10 km, but it has been ruled out to issue a tsunami alert. Details about the impact of the movement are unknown.