| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 49.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.817, 146.358 |
| UTC time | 1973-12-20 21:44:28.300 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 20, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Thursday, December 20, 1973 at 21:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 167.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.358 and latitude 13.817.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-12-20
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