2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1970
Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in October 1970
Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in October 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
29 Oct 1970
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, October 25, 1970 to Thursday, October 29, 1970 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list