The strong earthquake is the second to hit the New Caledonian region this week.
Recording earthquake information Photo: 123rf
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has hit east of the Loyalty Islands near New Caledonia.
The United States Geological Survey says the quake hit at a depth of 26 kilometres east-southeast of Tadine in the Loyalty Islands.
A powerful 7.6 quake hit near New Caledonia earlier this week.