2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1955
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1955
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1955: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
09 Mar 1955
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1955, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.2, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, March 9, 1955 to Friday, November 11, 1955 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list