| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 15.364, 144.848 |
| UTC time | 2008-12-09 03:54:41.820 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 03:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 98.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.848 and latitude 15.364.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-12-09
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