New Caledonia: A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs southeast of Tadine at around 08:50 Nov. 25

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred southeast of New Caledonia at around 08:50 Nov. 25. The epicenter was approximately 203 km (126 miles) east-southeast of Tadine. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout Tadine and some surrounding areas. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.