region May 2016

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in May 2016

Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in May 2016: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
30 May 2016

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
07:35:57
Coordinates
-49.302, -7.962
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2016, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.3, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 9, 2016 to Monday, May 30, 2016 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.3 10.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
30 May 2016 07:35:57 UTC
5.0 10.0 km
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Unknown
09 May 2016 15:23:51 UTC