region August 1983

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1983

Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1983: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

20 Aug 1983

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

14:11:32

Coordinates

30.146, -42.603

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1983, 5 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.3, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 7, 1983 to Wednesday, August 24, 1983 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 10.0 km