2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1942
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1942
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1942: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.1
Strongest magnitude
6.7
Average magnitude
12.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.1
28 Nov 1942
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1942, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 7.1, with an average of 6.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, March 8, 1942 to Saturday, November 28, 1942 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list