2
Recorded earthquakes
region
November 1959
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in November 1959
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in November 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
16 Nov 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During November 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, November 16, 1959 to Tuesday, November 24, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list