4
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1978
Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in August 1978
Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in August 1978: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
08 Aug 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1978, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 8, 1978 to Monday, August 14, 1978 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list