2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1971
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1971
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1971: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
11.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
31 May 1971
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1971, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.4, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 12.7 km, averaging 11.4 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 6, 1971 to Monday, May 31, 1971 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list