| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 241.1 km |
| Coordinates | 21.968, 142.830 |
| UTC time | 1996-07-06 21:36:28.720 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 6, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Saturday, July 6, 1996 at 21:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 812.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.830 and latitude 21.968.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1996-07-06
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