2
Recorded earthquakes
region
March 1987
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in March 1987
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in March 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
15 Mar 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During March 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.5, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, March 11, 1987 to Sunday, March 15, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list