2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1942
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1942
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1942: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
31 Dec 1942
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1942, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, April 27, 1942 to Thursday, December 31, 1942 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list