2
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1998
Southwest Indian Ridge earthquakes in January 1998
Earthquake archive for Southwest Indian Ridge in January 1998: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
14 Jan 1998
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1998, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 5.8, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, January 14, 1998 to Monday, January 19, 1998 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list