2
Recorded earthquakes
region
September 1987
Noumea earthquakes in September 1987
Earthquake archive for Noumea in September 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
26.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
27 Sep 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During September 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.6, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 19.4 to 33.0 km, averaging 26.2 km. Activity extended from Saturday, September 12, 1987 to Sunday, September 27, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.6
33.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
27 Sep 1987 21:22:35 UTC
4.8
19.4 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
12 Sep 1987 11:36:43 UTC