| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 318.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.607, 143.046 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-01 18:04:28.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 1, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Tuesday, January 1, 1974 at 18:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 767.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.046 and latitude 21.607.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-01
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