| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.290, 147.099 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-07 21:35:45.000 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 7, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Friday, September 7, 1979 at 21:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 144.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.099 and latitude 15.290.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-07
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