2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1965
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1965
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1965: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
17.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
16 Aug 1965
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1965, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 6.2, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 24.3 km, averaging 17.2 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 6, 1965 to Monday, August 16, 1965 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list