| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.5 km |
| Coordinates | 12.402, 144.794 |
| UTC time | 1972-12-22 10:39:53.860 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 22, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Guam on Friday, December 22, 1972 at 10:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village (Guam - GU), about 124.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.794 and latitude 12.402.
| Location | Dededo Village |
| Country | Guam (GU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-12-22
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