| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 17.973, 147.040 |
| UTC time | 2006-09-12 11:38:59.750 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 11:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 336.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.040 and latitude 17.973.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-09-12
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