2
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1979
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in April 1979
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in April 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
12 Apr 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, April 12, 1979 to Thursday, April 12, 1979 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
10.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
12 Apr 1979 02:38:23 UTC
4.7
10.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
12 Apr 1979 01:57:37 UTC