region 1999

Chagos Archipelago region earthquakes in 1999

Earthquake archive for Chagos Archipelago region in 1999: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1998 2000

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

24 May 1999

Chagos Archipelago region, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

14:38:11

Coordinates

-8.183, 68.053

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1999, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Chagos Archipelago region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 14, 1999 to Thursday, November 4, 1999 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 10.0 km