2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1957
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in October 1957
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in October 1957: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
20 Oct 1957
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1957, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 6.2, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, October 17, 1957 to Sunday, October 20, 1957 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list