| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 198.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.160, 145.499 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-03 09:07:41.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 3, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, April 3, 1978 at 09:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 329.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.499 and latitude 18.160.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-03
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