2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1989
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in October 1989
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in October 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
15 Oct 1989
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.3, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, October 15, 1989 to Saturday, October 21, 1989 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
15 Oct 1989 23:40:35 UTC
4.9
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
21 Oct 1989 21:17:23 UTC