| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 113.3 km |
| Coordinates | 21.805, 144.414 |
| UTC time | 1981-10-02 15:13:26.850 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 2, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Friday, October 2, 1981 at 15:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 747.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.414 and latitude 21.805.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-10-02
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