| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 205.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.479, 145.730 |
| UTC time | 1981-10-14 12:29:41.270 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 14, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Wednesday, October 14, 1981 at 12:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 363.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.730 and latitude 18.479.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-10-14
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