region 1962

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1962

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1962: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
04 Feb 1962

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
21:29:36
Coordinates
-0.680, -20.152
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1962, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 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 Sunday, February 4, 1962 to Monday, March 26, 1962 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.0 15.0 km
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
04 Feb 1962 21:29:36 UTC
5.8 15.0 km
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
26 Mar 1962 12:04:56 UTC