2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1952
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1952
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1952: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
18 Oct 1952
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1952, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.0, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 1, 1952 to Saturday, October 18, 1952 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list