3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1937
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1937
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1937: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
24 Aug 1937
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1937, 3 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.7, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 18, 1937 to Tuesday, August 24, 1937 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list