region 1986

Chagos Archipelago region earthquakes in 1986

Earthquake archive for Chagos Archipelago region in 1986: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1985 1987

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.7

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

16 Jun 1986

Chagos Archipelago region, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

10:24:46

Coordinates

-4.673, 69.170

Open

Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1986, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Chagos Archipelago region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.1, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, February 8, 1986 to Monday, June 16, 1986 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 10.0 km