region January 1986

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in January 1986

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in January 1986: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

5.1

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

30 Jan 1986

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

20:42:18

Coordinates

0.932, -28.023

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1986, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.3, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 19, 1986 to Thursday, January 30, 1986 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

30 Jan 1986 20:42:18 UTC

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4.9 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

19 Jan 1986 05:11:08 UTC