| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 18.053, 146.523 |
| UTC time | 1999-02-24 05:18:54.280 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, February 24, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 05:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 326.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.523 and latitude 18.053.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-02-24
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