| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 161.5 km |
| Coordinates | 17.401, 145.788 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-23 11:24:02.680 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 23, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, December 23, 1989 at 11:24 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 243.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.788 and latitude 17.401.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-12-23
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