| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 81.2 km |
| Coordinates | 18.198, 146.460 |
| UTC time | 1988-11-06 16:34:38.520 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 6, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, November 6, 1988 at 16:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 340.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.460 and latitude 18.198.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-11-06
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