| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.049, 147.387 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-17 04:25:06.100 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, March 17, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Wednesday, March 17, 1976 at 04:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 268.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.387 and latitude 17.049.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-17
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