3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1951
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1951
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1951: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.9
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
16.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.9
18 Jul 1951
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1951, 3 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.9, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 18.1 km, averaging 16.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 4, 1951 to Friday, August 10, 1951 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list