Explore clusters of M4.5+ events observed around significant earthquakes. These clusters are descriptive and are not presented as earthquake predictions.
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| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 6.6 | 262 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 14.0 km | 2012-03-03 12:19:55 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 271 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 5.2 km | 2012-03-03 17:00:11 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.0 | 261 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-03 17:29:52 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.1 | 255 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-03 18:22:32 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.9 | 257 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-04 04:03:31 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.7 | 195 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | 14.0 km | 2012-03-04 12:49:02 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 285 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-04 12:59:42 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.1 | 252 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu | 10.0 km | 2012-03-05 05:14:13 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 277 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-05 07:13:19 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 263 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-05 16:12:52 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.9 | 218 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-07 22:45:54 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | 249 km ESE of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-07 22:50:04 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.5 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 10.0 km | 2012-03-09 06:12:22 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.8 | 230 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia | 10.0 km | 2012-03-10 19:55:43 UTC | View event → |
| M 4.7 | 60 km ESE of Isangel, Vanuatu | 36.4 km | 2012-03-14 03:14:59 UTC | View event → |
| M 5.0 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 72.3 km | 2012-03-16 17:18:33 UTC | View event → |
Explore clusters of M4.5+ events observed around significant earthquakes. These clusters are descriptive and are not presented as earthquake predictions. Historical small-earthquake detection varies through time. Long-term comparisons are most robust at higher magnitude thresholds.
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