region May 1987

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1987

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1987: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.2

Strongest magnitude

5.1

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.2

05 May 1987

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

10:50:55

Coordinates

-0.003, -19.152

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1987, 3 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 6.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 5, 1987 to Wednesday, May 20, 1987 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.2 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

05 May 1987 10:50:55 UTC

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4.8 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

20 May 1987 12:22:34 UTC

4.2 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

08 May 1987 11:26:58 UTC