region May 1982

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 1982

Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 1982: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

23 May 1982

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

02:43:51

Coordinates

-27.506, -13.340

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1982, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.1, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 2, 1982 to Sunday, May 23, 1982 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 10.0 km

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

23 May 1982 02:43:51 UTC

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4.7 10.0 km

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

02 May 1982 07:39:30 UTC