| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 148.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.055, 144.526 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-27 07:05:41.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 27, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Sunday, January 27, 1974 at 07:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 663.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.526 and latitude 21.055.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-27
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