2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1978
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in May 1978
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in May 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
18 May 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.5, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 18, 1978 to Sunday, May 21, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list