region 1970

Reykjanes Ridge earthquakes in 1970

Earthquake archive for Reykjanes Ridge in 1970: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1969 1971

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.7

Strongest magnitude

5.5

Average magnitude

10.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.7

24 Apr 1970

Reykjanes Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

01:23:14

Coordinates

55.569, -35.076

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1970, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Reykjanes Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.7, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 12.0 km, averaging 10.8 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 31, 1970 to Sunday, August 23, 1970 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list