| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.092, 148.133 |
| UTC time | 1998-08-30 01:48:08.760 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 30, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 01:48 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 329.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.133 and latitude 17.092.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1998-08-30
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