2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1939
north of Ascension Island earthquakes in 1939
Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
23 Apr 1939
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, April 23, 1939 to Friday, May 12, 1939 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list