| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 76.4 km |
| Coordinates | 18.493, 146.367 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-04 13:38:06.350 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 4, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, December 4, 1988 at 13:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 371.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.367 and latitude 18.493.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-04
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