| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 130.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.871, 145.963 |
| UTC time | 1972-11-20 09:11:44.430 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 20, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, November 20, 1972 at 09:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 186.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.963 and latitude 16.871.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-11-20
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