| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.256, 144.087 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-02 18:53:53.940 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 2, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Sunday, August 2, 1987 at 18:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 695.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.087 and latitude 21.256.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-02
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