| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.052, 147.251 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-20 04:08:45.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 20, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, January 20, 1976 at 04:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 259.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.251 and latitude 17.052.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-20
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