| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.234, 146.534 |
| UTC time | 1946-03-15 03:03:04.370 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 15, 1946 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Friday, March 15, 1946 at 03:03 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 455.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.534 and latitude 19.234.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1946-03-15
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