3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1987
Mid-Indian Ridge earthquakes in August 1987
Earthquake archive for Mid-Indian Ridge in August 1987: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
23 Aug 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1987, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.4, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 23, 1987 to Sunday, August 30, 1987 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list