| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 252.4 km |
| Coordinates | 21.997, 142.975 |
| UTC time | 1988-09-04 00:32:19.220 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 4, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Sunday, September 4, 1988 at 00:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 810.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.975 and latitude 21.997.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-09-04
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