2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1972
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1972
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
29 Aug 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 5.3, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 29, 1972 to Tuesday, August 29, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list