2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1970
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1970
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
18.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
25 Dec 1970
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.2, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 16.0 to 19.9 km, averaging 18.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, October 21, 1970 to Friday, December 25, 1970 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list