3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1976
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in 1976
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in 1976: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
19 Aug 1976
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1976, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.1, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 26, 1976 to Wednesday, November 17, 1976 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.1
33.0 km
Southwest Indian Ridge, Unknown
19 Aug 1976 00:38:41 UTC
4.9
33.0 km
Southwest Indian Ridge, Unknown
17 Nov 1976 08:21:50 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
Southwest Indian Ridge, Unknown
26 May 1976 18:51:43 UTC