| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 107.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.038, 146.002 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-19 18:14:09.000 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 19, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Thursday, October 19, 1978 at 18:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 204.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.002 and latitude 17.038.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-19
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