| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 50.1 km |
| Coordinates | 15.830, 147.019 |
| UTC time | 2008-08-16 21:29:35.730 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 16, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 21:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 152.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.019 and latitude 15.830.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-08-16
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