| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 321.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.627, 142.880 |
| UTC time | 1974-08-01 18:24:12.600 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 1, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Thursday, August 1, 1974 at 18:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 775.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.880 and latitude 21.627.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-08-01
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