2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1973
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in October 1973
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in October 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.9
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.9
12 Oct 1973
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
23:02:20
Coordinates
12.016, -43.658
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 4.9, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 12, 1973 to Saturday, October 27, 1973 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.9
33.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
12 Oct 1973 23:02:20 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
27 Oct 1973 02:43:59 UTC