2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1958
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1958
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1958: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
18 Jan 1958
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1958, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 18, 1958 to Saturday, August 9, 1958 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list