region 1968

Port Blair earthquakes in 1968

Earthquake archive for Port Blair in 1968: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
20.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
19 Jul 1968

Port Blair, India

Depth
22.8 km
UTC
04:56:27
Coordinates
8.781, 93.674
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1968, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Blair. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.9, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 18.8 to 22.8 km, averaging 20.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, January 12, 1968 to Friday, July 19, 1968 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.9 22.8 km
Port Blair, India
19 Jul 1968 04:56:27 UTC
5.6 18.8 km
Port Blair, India
12 Jan 1968 04:17:42 UTC