| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.8 km |
| Coordinates | 15.875, 147.179 |
| UTC time | 1987-06-06 08:39:47.710 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 6, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, June 6, 1987 at 08:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 169.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.179 and latitude 15.875.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-06-06
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