2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1988
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in August 1988
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in August 1988: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
04 Aug 1988
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1988, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.2, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 3, 1988 to Thursday, August 4, 1988 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list