| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.344, 146.724 |
| UTC time | 1986-04-15 01:34:27.480 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 15, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, April 15, 1986 at 01:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 163.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.724 and latitude 16.344.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-04-15
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