2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1957
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in February 1957
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in February 1957: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
05 Feb 1957
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1957, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 5.9, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, February 5, 1957 to Monday, February 18, 1957 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list