region 1964

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1964

Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1964: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1963 1965

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.1

Strongest magnitude

5.7

Average magnitude

10.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.1

17 May 1964

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

12.0 km

UTC

19:26:20

Coordinates

35.274, -36.015

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1964, 5 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 6.1, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 12.0 km, averaging 10.4 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 17, 1964 to Wednesday, December 2, 1964 UTC.

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

Event list