| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.406, 145.988 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-17 19:27:10.800 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 17, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Guam on Wednesday, January 17, 1979 at 19:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village (Guam - GU), about 125.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.988 and latitude 13.406.
| Location | Dededo Village |
| Country | Guam (GU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-17
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