M 4.7 - 208 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia

December 29, 2003 at 15:03:58 UTC

Depth: 10.00 km (Shallow)

M 4.7

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.7 mb
Depth10.00 km (Shallow)
Location-21.3470S, 169.8840E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance340 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.7 mean?

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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