region 1969

south of Africa earthquakes in 1969

Earthquake archive for south of Africa in 1969: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
12.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
26 Oct 1969

south of Africa, Unknown

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
21:39:19
Coordinates
-53.409, 23.608
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1969, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of Africa. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.3, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, April 9, 1969 to Sunday, October 26, 1969 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.3 10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
26 Oct 1969 21:39:19 UTC
5.7 15.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
09 Apr 1969 11:43:48 UTC