2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1951
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in 1951
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in 1951: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.5
Strongest magnitude
6.8
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.5
08 Dec 1951
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1951, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 7.5, with an average of 6.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, January 25, 1951 to Saturday, December 8, 1951 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list