| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.553, 147.551 |
| UTC time | 1989-09-18 21:37:39.130 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 18, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, September 18, 1989 at 21:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 267.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.551 and latitude 13.553.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-09-18
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