3
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1976
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in October 1976
Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in October 1976: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
18 Oct 1976
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1976, 3 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.1, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, October 17, 1976 to Monday, October 18, 1976 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list