2
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1980
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in January 1980
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in January 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
02 Jan 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.4, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 1, 1980 to Wednesday, January 2, 1980 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list