| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 605.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.586, 145.303 |
| UTC time | 1970-05-10 20:05:17.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 10, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, May 10, 1970 at 20:05 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 378.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.303 and latitude 18.586.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-05-10
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