region March 1928

South Indian Ocean earthquakes in March 1928

Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in March 1928: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

7.7

Strongest magnitude

6.2

Average magnitude

14.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

7.7

09 Mar 1928

South Indian Ocean, Unknown

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

18:05:30

Coordinates

-2.347, 88.463

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During March 1928, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 7.7, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 14.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, March 9, 1928 to Tuesday, March 27, 1928 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list