| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.271, 144.244 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-03 16:32:45.530 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 3, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Monday, August 3, 1987 at 16:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 693.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.244 and latitude 21.271.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-03
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