2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1972
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in 1972
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
26 May 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.1, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 26, 1972 to Friday, May 26, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list