2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1974
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in May 1974
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in May 1974: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
31 May 1974
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1974, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 5.4, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 15, 1974 to Friday, May 31, 1974 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list