| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.914, 147.073 |
| UTC time | 1997-01-13 13:18:49.090 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 13, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, January 13, 1997 at 13:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 236.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.073 and latitude 16.914.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-01-13
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