| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.297, 148.096 |
| UTC time | 1987-02-19 19:38:01.620 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 19, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Thursday, February 19, 1987 at 19:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 278.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.096 and latitude 16.297.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-02-19
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