region 1959

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1959

Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1959: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1958 1960

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.1

Strongest magnitude

5.7

Average magnitude

15.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.1

19 Mar 1959

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

08:25:37

Coordinates

35.250, -35.791

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1959, 4 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 6.1, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 8, 1959 to Sunday, October 25, 1959 UTC.

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

Event list