| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 313.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.579, 142.903 |
| UTC time | 1975-01-02 14:16:01.000 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 2, 1975 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Thursday, January 2, 1975 at 14:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 770.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.903 and latitude 21.579.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1975-01-02
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