Multiple Strong Earthquakes Rock New Caledonia- Pressure Mounting?

Three strong and shallow earthquakes (M6.3, M6.0 and M6.3) hit off New Caledonia On May 19, 2019 within 13 hours. The first one hit at 1:23am (UTC), followed by a second one at 2:27pm (UTC). 20 minutes later, the last M6.3 earthquake struck almost at the same position than the two others. Will a bigger quake follow?

3 strong earthquakes hit New Caledonia on May 19 2019. Map via USGS. M6.3, M6.0 and M6.3. The fourth earthquake is a M4.9

There were no immediate reports of damage or tsunami warnings.

The first quake was recorded 179 km (111 miles) east of Tadine in the Loyalty Islands at a shallow depth of 20 km (12.4 miles).

M6.3 earthquake off New Caledonia on May 19 2019. via USGS

The second M6.0 quake was recorded 175 km (109 miles) east of Tadine, New Caledonia at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).

M6.0 earthquake off New Caledonia on May 19 2019. via USGS

The third M6.3 quake was recorded 175 km (109 miles) east of Tadine, New Caledonia at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), less than 30 minutes after the second one.

M6.2 earthquake off New Caledonia on May 19 2019. via USGS

As you can see, there is lot going on in this region:

Series of strong earthquakes hit New Caledonia on May 19 2019. Map via USGS

Could they be a sign of an oncoming Big One in the region?

Original Article:http://strangesounds.org/2019/05/strong-earthquakes-new-caledonia-map.html