| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 74.1 km |
| Coordinates | 19.242, 146.347 |
| UTC time | 1986-09-16 18:56:32.910 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 16, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Tuesday, September 16, 1986 at 18:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 453.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.347 and latitude 19.242.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-09-16
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