| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.143, 147.108 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-09 16:36:12.190 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 9, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, May 9, 1987 at 16:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 259.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.108 and latitude 17.143.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-05-09
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