region May 1979

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1979

Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.4

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.4

30 May 1979

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

16:08:47

Coordinates

14.638, -45.003

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.4, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 17, 1979 to Wednesday, May 30, 1979 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.4 10.0 km

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

30 May 1979 16:08:47 UTC

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4.6 10.0 km

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

17 May 1979 03:47:04 UTC