2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1973
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge earthquakes in 1973
Earthquake archive for western Indian-Antarctic Ridge in 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
16 Nov 1973
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
23:08:49
Coordinates
-51.183, 139.528
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.8, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, June 1, 1973 to Friday, November 16, 1973 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list