| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 219.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.049, 145.508 |
| UTC time | 1977-01-23 05:38:47.600 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 23, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, January 23, 1977 at 05:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 316.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.508 and latitude 18.049.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-01-23
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