3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1977
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1977
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1977: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
14 Aug 1977
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1977, 3 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.7, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 14, 1977 to Friday, August 19, 1977 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list