| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.196, 146.274 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-25 18:25:56.330 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 25, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, May 25, 1981 at 18:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 55.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.274 and latitude 15.196.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-25
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