| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 101.7 km |
| Coordinates | 21.827, 144.215 |
| UTC time | 1957-05-21 01:12:04.060 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 21, 1957 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Tuesday, May 21, 1957 at 01:12 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 754.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.215 and latitude 21.827.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1957-05-21
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