5
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1996
Noumea earthquakes in February 1996
Earthquake archive for Noumea in February 1996: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
40.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
19 Feb 1996
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1996, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.0 to 5.8, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 60.0 km, averaging 40.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, February 5, 1996 to Tuesday, February 20, 1996 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.8
42.7 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
19 Feb 1996 23:48:38 UTC
4.5
60.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
10 Feb 1996 17:26:39 UTC
4.4
33.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
05 Feb 1996 09:18:51 UTC
4.2
33.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
20 Feb 1996 17:43:28 UTC
4.0
33.0 km
Noumea, New Caledonia
05 Feb 1996 15:48:59 UTC