| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 303.2 km |
| Coordinates | 21.665, 143.050 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-15 08:41:54.540 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 15, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Friday, August 15, 1969 at 08:41 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 772.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.050 and latitude 21.665.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1969-08-15
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