| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.865, 170.033 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-06 08:22:50.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 6, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit New Caledonia on Tuesday, January 6, 1981 at 08:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Noumea (New Caledonia - NC), about 372.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.033 and latitude -21.865.
| Location | Noumea |
| Country | New Caledonia (NC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-06
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