region 1971

Noumea earthquakes in 1971

Earthquake archive for Noumea in 1971: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
14 Mar 1971

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
06:09:16
Coordinates
-21.393, 169.276
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1971, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 5.8, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, March 14, 1971 to Thursday, August 26, 1971 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.8 15.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
14 Mar 1971 06:09:16 UTC
5.8 15.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
26 Aug 1971 17:33:47 UTC