2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1956
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1956
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1956: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
17 Feb 1956
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1956, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.3, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, February 17, 1956 to Monday, April 23, 1956 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list