region March 1996

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in March 1996

Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in March 1996: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.6

Strongest magnitude

5.3

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.6

15 Mar 1996

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

02:06:41

Coordinates

-35.313, -17.261

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During March 1996, 5 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.6, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, March 5, 1996 to Friday, March 29, 1996 UTC.

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

Event list