Largest earthquakes in or near Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia, on record since 1900 - list, stats and map

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Quakes since 1900:

4 quakes above magnitude 5
14 quakes between magnitude 4 and 5

Since 1900, Nouméa has had 4 quakes of magnitude 5.0 or above and 14 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0.

Latest quake: Mag. 4.6 | Coral Sea, 110 km SW of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia -

Strongest quake: Mag. 5.6 | 57 km SE of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia -

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Showing quakes since 1900, magnitude 4 or higher (18 quakes):

Date and time	Mag Depth	Nearest volcano (distance)	Location	Details	Map
Dec 7, 2018 00:09 GMT	4.6 10 km	392 km (244 mi)	Coral Sea, 110 km southwest of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia	More	Map
Jul 14, 2014 18:22 GMT	4.8 10 km	278 km (173 mi)	Coral Sea, 32 km southwest of Tadine, Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
Sep 18, 2012 10:15 GMT	4.9 68 km		Coral Sea, 17 km southeast of Wé, Lifou, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
Jan 22, 2011 22:52 GMT	4.0 10 km		49 km east of Wé, Lifou, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
Jan 17, 2009 17:16 GMT	4.5 10 km		87 km east of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia	More	Map
Oct 29, 2008 23:13 GMT	4.7 10 km		44 km north of Tadine, Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
Oct 29, 2008 17:21 GMT	4.6 10 km		25 km northeast of Tadine, Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
Oct 29, 2008 17:17 GMT	4.3 10 km		8.9 km north of Tadine, Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
Sep 13, 2008 07:32 GMT	5.1 35 km		36 km north of Tadine, Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
Jul 15, 2008 03:35 GMT	4.8 39 km		37 km north of Tadine, Maré, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia	More	Map
May 27, 2006 22:33 GMT	4.4 35 km		160 km north of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia	More	Map
Feb 19, 1999 02:43 GMT	4.2 33 km		37 km southeast of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia	More	Map
Feb 24, 1991 09:36 GMT	5.2 33 km		50 km southeast of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia	More	Map
Dec 3, 1990 05:48 GMT	5.6 12 km		57 km southeast of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia	More	Map
Nov 8, 1984 06:14 GMT	4.1 33 km		101 km north of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia	More	Map
Apr 12, 1984 14:49 GMT	4.9 33 km		82 km east of Île Hienghéne Island, New Caledonia	More	Map

Estimated combined seismic energy released: 4.6 x 10¹³ joules (12.9 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 11077 tons of TNT or 0.7 atomic bombs!) | about seismic energy

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Nouméa Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Nouméa?

The last earthquake in Nouméa occurred 3 years ago: Moderate mag. 4.6 earthquake - Coral Sea, 110 km southwest of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia, on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 00:09 GMT.

How many quakes were there in Nouméa since 1900?

Since 1900, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia had 18 quakes up to magnitude 5.6.

What was the strongest quake in Nouméa since 1900?

The strongest earthquake in Nouméa since 1900 occurred 31 years ago: Strong mag. 5.6 earthquake - 57 km southeast of Noumea, Nouméa, South Province, New Caledonia, on Monday, December 3, 1990 at 05:48 GMT.

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