region 1959

Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in 1959

Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in 1959: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1958 1960

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.2

Strongest magnitude

6.0

Average magnitude

15.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.2

11 Jul 1959

Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

12:01:46

Coordinates

-36.667, 78.650

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1959, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 13, 1959 to Sunday, August 30, 1959 UTC.

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

Event list