region May 1995

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1995

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1995: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.8

Strongest magnitude

5.5

Average magnitude

11.1 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.8

18 May 1995

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

12.2 km

UTC

00:06:27

Coordinates

-0.893, -21.996

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1995, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 6.8, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 12.2 km, averaging 11.1 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 18, 1995 to Saturday, May 20, 1995 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.8 12.2 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

18 May 1995 00:06:27 UTC

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4.2 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

20 May 1995 21:09:09 UTC