2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1989
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in February 1989
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in February 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
21 Feb 1989
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.3, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 19, 1989 to Tuesday, February 21, 1989 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list