region May 1989

Noumea earthquakes in May 1989

Earthquake archive for Noumea in May 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

30.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

20 May 1989

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

05:59:37

Coordinates

-20.009, 169.268

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.5, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 28.5 to 33.0 km, averaging 30.8 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 1, 1989 to Saturday, May 20, 1989 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 33.0 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

20 May 1989 05:59:37 UTC

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4.8 28.5 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

01 May 1989 19:04:43 UTC