2
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1986
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in April 1986
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in April 1986: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
27 Apr 1986
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1986, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 6.0, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 26, 1986 to Sunday, April 27, 1986 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list