region February 1966

Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in February 1966

Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in February 1966: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
16.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
17 Feb 1966

Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown

Depth
18.0 km
UTC
11:48:00
Coordinates
-32.258, 78.829
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During February 1966, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.5, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 18.0 km, averaging 16.5 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 17, 1966 to Thursday, February 17, 1966 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.5 18.0 km
Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown
17 Feb 1966 11:48:00 UTC
5.7 15.0 km
Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown
17 Feb 1966 12:42:59 UTC