| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 39.1 km |
| Coordinates | 15.462, 147.655 |
| UTC time | 1990-05-27 03:22:49.560 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 27, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, May 27, 1990 at 03:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 205.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.655 and latitude 15.462.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-05-27
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