| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.852, 147.009 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-18 22:00:39.630 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 18, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Thursday, May 18, 1989 at 22:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 322.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.009 and latitude 17.852.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-05-18
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