2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1939
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1939
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
12.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
02 Aug 1939
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 2, 1939 to Wednesday, August 30, 1939 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list