| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 61.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.446, 145.992 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-17 18:12:09.000 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 17, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Wednesday, January 17, 1979 at 18:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 125.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.992 and latitude 13.446.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-17
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