region May 1998

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge earthquakes in May 1998

Earthquake archive for western Indian-Antarctic Ridge in May 1998: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.7

Strongest magnitude

4.5

Average magnitude

14.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.7

27 May 1998

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

03:24:17

Coordinates

-50.462, 139.489

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1998, 5 earthquakes were recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.0 to 5.7, with an average of 4.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 14.6 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 8, 1998 to Wednesday, May 27, 1998 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.7 10.0 km