3
Recorded earthquakes
region
December 1985
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in December 1985
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in December 1985: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
24 Dec 1985
Analysis of the recorded activity
During December 1985, 3 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.2, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, December 17, 1985 to Tuesday, December 24, 1985 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list