| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 64.2 km |
| Coordinates | 14.503, 146.676 |
| UTC time | 1986-08-18 17:56:57.350 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 18, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, August 18, 1986 at 17:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 126.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.676 and latitude 14.503.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-08-18
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