| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.605, 145.670 |
| UTC time | 1974-12-06 17:08:53.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 6, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Friday, December 6, 1974 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 711.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.670 and latitude 21.605.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-12-06
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