2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1979
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1979
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.6
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
25 Aug 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 6.6, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 25, 1979 to Thursday, August 30, 1979 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list