3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1978
Chagos Archipelago region earthquakes in 1978
Earthquake archive for Chagos Archipelago region in 1978: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
04 Aug 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1978, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Chagos Archipelago region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.4, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 20, 1978 to Friday, August 4, 1978 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list