| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.6 km |
| Coordinates | 18.305, 146.797 |
| UTC time | 1971-09-12 19:07:36.680 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 12, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, September 12, 1971 at 19:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 361.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.797 and latitude 18.305.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-09-12
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