3
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1981
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in January 1981
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in January 1981: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.8
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
23 Jan 1981
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1981, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 6.8, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, January 23, 1981 to Friday, January 23, 1981 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list