3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1978
Noumea earthquakes in May 1978
Earthquake archive for Noumea in May 1978: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
65.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
15 May 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1978, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.6, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 33.0 to 95.0 km, averaging 65.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 15, 1978 to Friday, May 26, 1978 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list