2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1986
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in 1986
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in 1986: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
20 Aug 1986
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1986, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.3, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 30, 1986 to Wednesday, August 20, 1986 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list