2
Recorded earthquakes
region
December 1977
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in December 1977
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in December 1977: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
07 Dec 1977
Analysis of the recorded activity
During December 1977, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, December 7, 1977 to Wednesday, December 7, 1977 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
33.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
07 Dec 1977 05:06:05 UTC
4.9
33.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
07 Dec 1977 05:36:29 UTC