2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1977
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1977
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1977: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.8
Strongest magnitude
4.7
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.8
07 May 1977
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
00:57:20
Coordinates
-28.994, -12.719
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1977, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 4.8, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 7, 1977 to Wednesday, May 11, 1977 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.8
33.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
07 May 1977 00:57:20 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
11 May 1977 04:10:53 UTC