2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1972
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1972
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
13 May 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.4, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 13, 1972 to Saturday, May 13, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list