region September 1989

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in September 1989

Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in September 1989: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.4

Strongest magnitude

5.3

Average magnitude

10.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.4

13 Sep 1989

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

11.9 km

UTC

11:40:46

Coordinates

-35.577, -17.063

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1989, 5 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 6.4, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 11.9 km, averaging 10.4 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, September 13, 1989 to Saturday, September 16, 1989 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.4 11.9 km