2
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1987
south of Africa earthquakes in January 1987
Earthquake archive for south of Africa in January 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
16 Jan 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of Africa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.6, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, January 16, 1987 to Saturday, January 17, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.6
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
16 Jan 1987 15:14:59 UTC
4.7
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
17 Jan 1987 08:52:38 UTC