3
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1990
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in October 1990
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in October 1990: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
26 Oct 1990
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1990, 3 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 6.1, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, October 21, 1990 to Friday, October 26, 1990 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list