2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1970
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in 1970
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
19.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
10 Oct 1970
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.3, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 29.4 km, averaging 19.7 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 19, 1970 to Saturday, October 10, 1970 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list