3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1953
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1953
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1953: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
11.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
09 Jul 1953
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1953, 3 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.1, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 11.7 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 18, 1953 to Wednesday, July 22, 1953 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list