| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 500.0 km |
| Coordinates | 19.730, 144.398 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-15 21:47:15.600 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 15, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, August 15, 1978 at 21:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - NO), about 523.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.398 and latitude 19.730.
| Location | Maug Islands region |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (NO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-15
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