2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1940
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1940
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1940: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
04 Mar 1940
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1940, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, March 4, 1940 to Monday, July 1, 1940 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list