| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 51.0 km |
| Coordinates | 20.597, 146.329 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-03 13:05:56.700 |
Earthquake details
Friday, November 3, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Friday, November 3, 1978 at 13:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 602.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.329 and latitude 20.597.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-03
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