2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1996
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in August 1996
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in August 1996: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
26 Aug 1996
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1996, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.4, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 16, 1996 to Monday, August 26, 1996 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
26 Aug 1996 05:48:38 UTC
4.2
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
16 Aug 1996 08:00:44 UTC