3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1978
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge earthquakes in 1978
Earthquake archive for western Indian-Antarctic Ridge in 1978: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
03 Apr 1978
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
06:09:36
Coordinates
-52.218, 114.656
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1978, 3 earthquakes were recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.4, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, March 7, 1978 to Thursday, April 13, 1978 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list