3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1981
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in 1981
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in 1981: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
02 Dec 1981
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1981, 3 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.7, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, January 9, 1981 to Wednesday, December 2, 1981 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list