region 1971

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1971

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1971: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1970 1972

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

7.1

Strongest magnitude

5.9

Average magnitude

11.7 km

Average depth

Strongest event

7.1

05 Aug 1971

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

01:58:51

Coordinates

-0.789, -22.071

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1971, 5 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 7.1, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 12.6 km, averaging 11.7 km. Activity extended from Thursday, April 29, 1971 to Friday, November 5, 1971 UTC.

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

Event list