2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1940
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1940
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1940: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
30 Oct 1940
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1940, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 6.3, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 27, 1940 to Wednesday, October 30, 1940 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list