region 1961

Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in 1961

Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in 1961: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
07 Mar 1961

Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
19:08:41
Coordinates
-38.727, 78.489
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1961, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 5, 1961 to Tuesday, March 7, 1961 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.1 15.0 km
Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown
07 Mar 1961 19:08:41 UTC
5.9 15.0 km
Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown
05 Feb 1961 17:50:55 UTC