2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1961
north of Ascension Island earthquakes in 1961
Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in 1961: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
12.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
06 May 1961
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1961, 2 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, February 18, 1961 to Saturday, May 6, 1961 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list