| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 287.7 km |
| Coordinates | 21.686, 143.064 |
| UTC time | 1993-08-20 11:52:04.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 20, 1993 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Friday, August 20, 1993 at 11:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 774.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.064 and latitude 21.686.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1993-08-20
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