region September 1996

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in September 1996

Earthquake archive for central Mid-Atlantic Ridge in September 1996: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.6

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.6

17 Sep 1996

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

23:09:24

Coordinates

0.908, -26.370

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1996, 2 earthquakes were recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.6, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, September 15, 1996 to Tuesday, September 17, 1996 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.6 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

17 Sep 1996 23:09:24 UTC

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4.7 10.0 km

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

15 Sep 1996 03:01:30 UTC