region 1951

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1951

Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1951: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
30 Nov 1951

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
07:51:21
Coordinates
31.620, -40.650
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1951, 4 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.7, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 27, 1951 to Friday, November 30, 1951 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
5.7 15.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
30 Nov 1951 07:51:21 UTC
5.7 15.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
27 May 1951 04:30:59 UTC
5.6 15.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
22 Sep 1951 23:40:38 UTC
5.6 15.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
08 Sep 1951 11:47:25 UTC