2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1980
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in February 1980
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in February 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
02 Feb 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.1, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, February 2, 1980 to Friday, February 29, 1980 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.1
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
02 Feb 1980 23:22:23 UTC
4.8
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
29 Feb 1980 09:10:25 UTC