2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1973
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in 1973
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.8
Strongest magnitude
4.7
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.8
27 May 1973
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
21:17:17
Coordinates
-2.539, 65.152
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 4.8, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 27, 1973 to Friday, July 20, 1973 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.8
33.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
27 May 1973 21:17:17 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
20 Jul 1973 23:22:13 UTC