2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1980
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in February 1980
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in February 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.9
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.9
28 Feb 1980
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
Depth
10.0 km
UTC
22:40:00
Coordinates
19.170, -46.097
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 4.9, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, February 27, 1980 to Thursday, February 28, 1980 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.9
10.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
28 Feb 1980 22:40:00 UTC
4.8
10.0 km
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
27 Feb 1980 17:10:55 UTC