region May 2012

South Indian Ocean earthquakes in May 2012

Earthquake archive for South Indian Ocean in May 2012: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

11.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

13 May 2012

South Indian Ocean, Unknown

Depth

12.0 km

UTC

01:19:10

Coordinates

-3.347, 89.416

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2012, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Indian Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 12.0 km, averaging 11.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 13, 2012 to Monday, May 21, 2012 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 12.0 km

South Indian Ocean, Unknown

13 May 2012 01:19:10 UTC

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4.3 10.0 km

South Indian Ocean, Unknown

21 May 2012 07:26:36 UTC