Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck in the South Pacific southeast of the Loyalty Islands early Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 3:55 a.m. Central time on Friday, November 13, centered in the ocean southeast of the Loyalty Islands, off the east coast of New Caledonia. It was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers, about 6 miles down.

Impacts:

No felt reports have been received by the Geological Survey so far, and no tsunami threat was issued. No damage reports have come in. The epicenter sits in a remote stretch of ocean, well away from the nearest towns.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and anything that could fall. Check your home for hazards like broken glass and gas leaks, and be ready for aftershocks.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 13, 2026.