| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.655, 146.428 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-22 12:32:27.950 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 22, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, August 22, 1998 at 12:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 389.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.428 and latitude 18.655.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-08-22
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