2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1959
Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in August 1959
Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in August 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
30 Aug 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, August 20, 1959 to Sunday, August 30, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list