2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1977
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in 1977
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in 1977: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
14 Dec 1977
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1977, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.6, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, December 14, 1977 to Thursday, December 15, 1977 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list