region May 1973

north of Ascension Island earthquakes in May 1973

Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in May 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

13 May 1973

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

01:32:36

Coordinates

-0.934, -13.189

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.3, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 13, 1973 to Wednesday, May 23, 1973 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 33.0 km

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

13 May 1973 01:32:36 UTC

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4.8 33.0 km

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

23 May 1973 10:17:59 UTC