| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 48.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.237, 147.094 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-12 16:53:47.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 12, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Friday, March 12, 1976 at 16:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 267.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.094 and latitude 17.237.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-12
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