region 1974

South Indian Ocean earthquakes in 1974

Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in 1974: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1973 1975

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.6

Strongest magnitude

5.5

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.6

25 Jun 1974

South Indian Ocean, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

17:22:19

Coordinates

-26.090, 84.280

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1974, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 6.6, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 13, 1974 to Friday, June 28, 1974 UTC.

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

Event list