2
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1988
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in April 1988
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in April 1988: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
12 Apr 1988
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1988, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.7, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, April 12, 1988 to Tuesday, April 12, 1988 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list