region January 1976

Noumea earthquakes in January 1976

Earthquake archive for Noumea in January 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
43.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
16 Jan 1976

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
10:54:28
Coordinates
-21.200, 168.664
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 5.3, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 54.0 km, averaging 43.5 km. Activity extended from Friday, January 16, 1976 to Friday, January 16, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.3 33.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
16 Jan 1976 10:54:28 UTC
5.2 54.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
16 Jan 1976 05:41:53 UTC