2
Recorded earthquakes
region
September 1978
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in September 1978
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in September 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.8
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.8
25 Sep 1978
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
18:44:02
Coordinates
-1.470, 81.091
Analysis of the recorded activity
During September 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 4.8, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, September 8, 1978 to Monday, September 25, 1978 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
25 Sep 1978 18:44:02 UTC
4.4
33.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
08 Sep 1978 13:34:02 UTC