2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1970
Ascension Island region earthquakes in 1970
Earthquake archive for Ascension Island region in 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.4
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
10.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.4
29 Nov 1970
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Ascension Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.4, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 11.7 km, averaging 10.9 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, November 11, 1970 to Sunday, November 29, 1970 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list