2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1979
Noumea earthquakes in August 1979
Earthquake archive for Noumea in August 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
4.7
Average magnitude
55.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
09 Aug 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.1, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 42.0 to 68.0 km, averaging 55.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, August 9, 1979 to Wednesday, August 15, 1979 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.1
42.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
09 Aug 1979 14:44:18 UTC
4.3
68.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
15 Aug 1979 11:39:51 UTC