| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 34.9 km |
| Coordinates | 20.070, 147.291 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-02 14:51:07.010 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 2, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Tuesday, August 2, 1988 at 14:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 564.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.291 and latitude 20.070.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-02
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