| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 95.5 km |
| Coordinates | 15.149, 145.949 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-13 05:44:53.360 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 13, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, December 13, 1987 at 05:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 22.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.949 and latitude 15.149.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-13
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