| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.207, 144.178 |
| UTC time | 1987-08-24 03:57:40.730 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 24, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Monday, August 24, 1987 at 03:57 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 687.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.178 and latitude 21.207.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-08-24
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