region December 1999

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge earthquakes in December 1999

Earthquake archive for western Indian-Antarctic Ridge in December 1999: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.0

Strongest magnitude

5.1

Average magnitude

14.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.0

17 Dec 1999

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

00:27:28

Coordinates

-50.260, 139.423

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1999, 5 earthquakes were recorded near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 6.0, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 14.6 km. Activity extended from Thursday, December 16, 1999 to Wednesday, December 29, 1999 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.0 10.0 km