region August 1976

Noumea earthquakes in August 1976

Earthquake archive for Noumea in August 1976: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.9

Strongest magnitude

5.3

Average magnitude

45.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.9

02 Aug 1976

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth

52.0 km

UTC

10:55:25

Coordinates

-20.609, 169.274

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1976, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 6.9, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 20.0 to 60.0 km, averaging 45.4 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 2, 1976 to Wednesday, August 11, 1976 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list