| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.676, 146.382 |
| UTC time | 1973-12-11 02:36:38.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 11, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, December 11, 1973 at 02:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 167.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.382 and latitude 13.676.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-12-11
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