| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.281, 146.577 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-24 02:12:49.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, June 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, June 24, 1979 at 02:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 352.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.577 and latitude 18.281.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-06-24
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