2
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1987
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in April 1987
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in April 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
28 Apr 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.5, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, April 28, 1987 to Tuesday, April 28, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.5
10.0 km
Southwest Indian Ridge, Unknown
28 Apr 1987 00:01:17 UTC
4.6
10.0 km
Southwest Indian Ridge, Unknown
28 Apr 1987 16:20:39 UTC