2
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1978
Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in January 1978
Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in January 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
29 Jan 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.1, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 10, 1978 to Sunday, January 29, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.1
33.0 km
Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown
29 Jan 1978 02:32:17 UTC
4.8
33.0 km
Mid-Indian Ridge, Unknown
10 Jan 1978 15:59:47 UTC