| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.3 km |
| Coordinates | 21.687, 145.471 |
| UTC time | 1998-01-30 08:49:54.190 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 30, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Friday, January 30, 1998 at 08:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 721.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.471 and latitude 21.687.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-01-30
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