| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 105.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.515, 145.907 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-24 11:54:18.110 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 24, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Monday, March 24, 1997 at 11:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 256.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.907 and latitude 17.515.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-03-24
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