| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.817, 146.633 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-09 14:31:17.100 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Wednesday, August 9, 1978 at 14:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 115.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.633 and latitude 15.817.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-09
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