region May 1998

Noumea earthquakes in May 1998

Earthquake archive for Noumea in May 1998: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

4.6

Average magnitude

74.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

14 May 1998

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth

49.2 km

UTC

20:03:17

Coordinates

-20.119, 169.276

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1998, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 5.2, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 49.2 to 100.0 km, averaging 74.6 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 14, 1998 to Wednesday, May 27, 1998 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 49.2 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

14 May 1998 20:03:17 UTC

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4.1 100.0 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

27 May 1998 13:06:24 UTC