| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 329.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.677, 143.146 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-18 16:23:14.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 18, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Sunday, January 18, 1976 at 16:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 770.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.146 and latitude 21.677.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-18
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