| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 514.1 km |
| Coordinates | 18.711, 145.016 |
| UTC time | 1987-10-06 00:50:51.920 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, October 6, 1987 at 00:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 397.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.016 and latitude 18.711.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-10-06
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