| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.7 km |
| Coordinates | 18.358, 146.842 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-05 04:42:28.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 5, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, July 5, 1981 at 04:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 368.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.842 and latitude 18.358.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-05
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