region May 1985

Noumea earthquakes in May 1985

Earthquake archive for Noumea in May 1985: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.6

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

19 May 1985

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

14:08:48

Coordinates

-22.238, 170.001

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1985, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.0 to 5.1, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 17, 1985 to Sunday, May 19, 1985 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 33.0 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

19 May 1985 14:08:48 UTC

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4.0 33.0 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

17 May 1985 09:28:58 UTC