4
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1987
Noumea earthquakes in May 1987
Earthquake archive for Noumea in May 1987: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.0
Strongest magnitude
4.7
Average magnitude
42.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.0
21 May 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1987, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.0, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 27.1 to 77.3 km, averaging 42.6 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 17, 1987 to Thursday, May 28, 1987 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list