3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1956
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1956
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1956: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
20 Sep 1956
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1956, 3 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 28, 1956 to Thursday, September 20, 1956 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list