region February 1981

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in February 1981

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in February 1981: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.0

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.0

27 Feb 1981

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

01:13:04

Coordinates

8.191, -38.115

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During February 1981, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.0, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, February 9, 1981 to Friday, February 27, 1981 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

27 Feb 1981 01:13:04 UTC

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4.8 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

09 Feb 1981 15:38:10 UTC