region September 1978

Noumea earthquakes in September 1978

Earthquake archive for Noumea in September 1978: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.0

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

37.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.0

06 Sep 1978

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth

36.0 km

UTC

04:01:53

Coordinates

-20.143, 168.705

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1978, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 6.0, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 43.0 km, averaging 37.4 km. Activity extended from Monday, September 4, 1978 to Sunday, September 24, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list