2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1960
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1960
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1960: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
16 Feb 1960
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1960, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 5.7, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, February 16, 1960 to Wednesday, June 8, 1960 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list