| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 130.8 km |
| Coordinates | 17.895, 145.913 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-02 14:01:40.980 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 2, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, March 2, 1997 at 14:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 299.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.913 and latitude 17.895.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-03-02
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