| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 132.3 km |
| Coordinates | 21.897, 143.955 |
| UTC time | 1985-10-05 13:59:33.990 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 5, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Saturday, October 5, 1985 at 13:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 767.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.955 and latitude 21.897.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-10-05
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