region May 1979

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1979

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.0

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.0

21 May 1979

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

08:19:09

Coordinates

7.068, -33.979

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.0, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 15, 1979 to Monday, May 21, 1979 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.0 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

21 May 1979 08:19:09 UTC

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4.5 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

15 May 1979 07:33:39 UTC