2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1962
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1962
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1962: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
06 Aug 1962
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1962, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.0, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 6, 1962 to Friday, August 10, 1962 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list