2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1972
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in February 1972
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in February 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
13 Feb 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.8, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, February 11, 1972 to Sunday, February 13, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list