| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 149.3 km |
| Coordinates | 19.202, 145.521 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-09 08:05:38.280 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 9, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, May 9, 1987 at 08:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - NO), about 444.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.521 and latitude 19.202.
| Location | Maug Islands region |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (NO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-09
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