2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1939
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1939
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
08 Feb 1939
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.0, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, February 8, 1939 to Friday, April 28, 1939 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list