| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 77.0 km |
| Coordinates | 20.041, 143.943 |
| UTC time | 1978-11-18 15:06:02.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 18, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Saturday, November 18, 1978 at 15:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 570.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.943 and latitude 20.041.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-11-18
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