2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1996
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in February 1996
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in February 1996: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.0
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.0
29 Feb 1996
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1996, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 5.0, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 4, 1996 to Thursday, February 29, 1996 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.0
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
29 Feb 1996 07:14:15 UTC
4.1
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
04 Feb 1996 02:14:25 UTC