region October 1987

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in October 1987

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in October 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

02 Oct 1987

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

11:27:08

Coordinates

0.896, -28.453

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During October 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.2, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 2, 1987 to Friday, October 9, 1987 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

02 Oct 1987 11:27:08 UTC

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4.8 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

09 Oct 1987 01:02:02 UTC