| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 36.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.487, 147.207 |
| UTC time | 1976-04-12 05:29:15.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 12, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, April 12, 1976 at 05:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 297.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.207 and latitude 17.487.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-04-12
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