| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 236.3 km |
| Coordinates | 18.535, 145.415 |
| UTC time | 1998-05-12 11:26:36.890 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 12, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 11:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 371.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.415 and latitude 18.535.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-05-12
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