region 1973

Chagos Archipelago region earthquakes in 1973

Earthquake archive for Chagos Archipelago region in 1973: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1972 1974

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

11 Sep 1973

Chagos Archipelago region, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

10:18:46

Coordinates

-3.422, 68.125

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1973, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Chagos Archipelago region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, February 3, 1973 to Saturday, December 15, 1973 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 33.0 km