region 1969

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1969

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1969: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1968 1970

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.6

Strongest magnitude

5.5

Average magnitude

13.9 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.6

23 Mar 1969

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

12:01:01

Coordinates

0.626, -25.926

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1969, 5 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 5.6, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 17.8 km, averaging 13.9 km. Activity extended from Sunday, March 23, 1969 to Saturday, December 13, 1969 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list