| Magnitude | 7.1 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.529, 147.463 |
| UTC time | 1949-07-02 19:57:14.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 2, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, July 2, 1949 at 19:57 UTC with a magnitude of 7.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 234.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.463 and latitude 16.529.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1949-07-02
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