| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.647, 145.867 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-10 17:22:25.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 10, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Tuesday, October 10, 1978 at 17:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 716.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.867 and latitude 21.647.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-10
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