region May 2012

Noumea earthquakes in May 2012

Earthquake archive for Noumea in May 2012: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.6

Average magnitude

30.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

26 May 2012

Noumea, New Caledonia

Depth

26.5 km

UTC

00:51:28

Coordinates

-20.796, 168.626

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2012, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Noumea. Magnitudes ranged from 4.0 to 5.1, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 26.5 to 35.0 km, averaging 30.8 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 21, 2012 to Saturday, May 26, 2012 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 26.5 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

26 May 2012 00:51:28 UTC

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4.0 35.0 km

Noumea, New Caledonia

21 May 2012 16:17:51 UTC