| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.5 km |
| Coordinates | 18.584, 147.724 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-28 23:24:26.730 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 28, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Wednesday, January 28, 1987 at 23:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 430.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.724 and latitude 18.584.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-01-28
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