| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 24.7 km |
| Coordinates | 17.722, 147.675 |
| UTC time | 1970-09-01 05:11:15.650 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 1, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, September 1, 1970 at 05:11 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 346.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.675 and latitude 17.722.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-09-01
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