2
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1972
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in April 1972
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in April 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.7
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
14.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.7
11 Apr 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.7, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 11.9 to 17.8 km, averaging 14.9 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 8, 1972 to Tuesday, April 11, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list