2
Recorded earthquakes
region
September 1997
South Indian Ocean earthquakes in September 1997
Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in September 1997: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
21.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
12 Sep 1997
Analysis of the recorded activity
During September 1997, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.2, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 21.5 km. Activity extended from Friday, September 12, 1997 to Tuesday, September 23, 1997 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
33.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
12 Sep 1997 16:48:26 UTC
4.7
10.0 km
South Indian Ocean, Unknown
23 Sep 1997 20:43:16 UTC