| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.9 km |
| Coordinates | 13.444, 145.955 |
| UTC time | 1987-04-18 20:53:41.870 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 18, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, April 18, 1987 at 20:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dededo Village (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 121.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.955 and latitude 13.444.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-04-18
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