| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 47.7 km |
| Coordinates | 19.376, 146.301 |
| UTC time | 1986-09-16 18:20:17.750 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 16, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Tuesday, September 16, 1986 at 18:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 467.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.301 and latitude 19.376.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1986-09-16
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