3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1953
north of Ascension Island earthquakes in 1953
Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in 1953: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.4
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.4
19 Feb 1953
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1953, 3 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.4, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 19, 1953 to Sunday, August 23, 1953 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list