3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1981
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1981
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1981: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
17 May 1981
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1981, 3 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.2, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 17, 1981 to Friday, May 22, 1981 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
10.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
17 May 1981 12:07:38 UTC
4.9
10.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
18 May 1981 04:16:01 UTC
4.6
10.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
22 May 1981 02:06:21 UTC