4
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1973
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1973
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1973: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.8
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
28 Aug 1973
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1973, 4 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 6.8, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 5, 1973 to Tuesday, August 28, 1973 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
6.8
33.0 km
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
28 Aug 1973 15:01:59 UTC
5.1
33.0 km
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
22 Aug 1973 22:15:17 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
05 Aug 1973 06:13:50 UTC
4.5
33.0 km
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
05 Aug 1973 04:43:17 UTC