4
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1980
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in January 1980
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in January 1980: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
27.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
28 Jan 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1980, 4 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.4, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 27.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, January 28, 1980 to Thursday, January 31, 1980 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list