| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.7 km |
| Coordinates | 21.437, 146.687 |
| UTC time | 1970-01-18 00:18:22.830 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 18, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Sunday, January 18, 1970 at 00:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 699.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.687 and latitude 21.437.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-01-18
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