| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.5 km |
| Coordinates | 21.946, 143.074 |
| UTC time | 2006-10-21 19:35:51.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 21, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 19:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 801.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.074 and latitude 21.946.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-10-21
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