| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 54.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.739, 147.026 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-27 12:48:40.000 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 27, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Wednesday, December 27, 1978 at 12:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 312.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.026 and latitude 17.739.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-27
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