| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 176.5 km |
| Coordinates | 18.726, 145.628 |
| UTC time | 1996-07-15 16:51:22.070 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 15, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, July 15, 1996 at 16:51 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 391.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.628 and latitude 18.726.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1996-07-15
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