region 1962

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1962

Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1962: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1961 1963

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.9

Strongest magnitude

6.0

Average magnitude

15.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.9

17 Mar 1962

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

20:47:34

Coordinates

10.767, -43.255

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1962, 5 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.9, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, March 17, 1962 to Friday, August 10, 1962 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list