2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1986
Noumea earthquakes in May 1986
Earthquake archive for Noumea in May 1986: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
42.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
01 May 1986
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1986, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 6.1, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 51.6 km, averaging 42.3 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 1, 1986 to Friday, May 23, 1986 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list