3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1985
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1985
Earthquake archive for northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1985: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
27 Aug 1985
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1985, 3 earthquakes were recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.1, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 25, 1985 to Tuesday, August 27, 1985 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list