| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 42.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.957, 147.515 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-23 12:45:52.300 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 23, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, March 23, 1976 at 12:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 270.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.515 and latitude 16.957.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-23
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