2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1972
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge earthquakes in 1972
Earthquake archive for western Indian-Antarctic Ridge in 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
15 Nov 1972
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge, Unknown
Depth
10.0 km
UTC
16:19:29
Coordinates
-48.940, 123.568
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 5.9, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 16, 1972 to Wednesday, November 15, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list