| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 41.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.756, 147.154 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-02 22:47:59.010 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 2, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, December 2, 1989 at 22:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 161.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.154 and latitude 15.756.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-02
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