3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1961
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1961
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1961: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
09 Mar 1961
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1961, 3 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, March 9, 1961 to Monday, November 20, 1961 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list