2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1981
Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in October 1981
Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in October 1981: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
07 Oct 1981
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1981, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 6.0, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, October 7, 1981 to Wednesday, October 7, 1981 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list