region May 1976

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1976

Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1976: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
14 May 1976

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
06:25:34
Coordinates
10.782, -43.498
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1976, 3 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.7, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 14, 1976 to Monday, May 31, 1976 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.7 33.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
14 May 1976 06:25:34 UTC
4.4 33.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
31 May 1976 09:26:59 UTC
4.3 33.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
27 May 1976 10:46:48 UTC