| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.7 km |
| Coordinates | 17.017, 147.257 |
| UTC time | 2012-05-20 01:55:50.060 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 20, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 01:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 257.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.257 and latitude 17.017.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-05-20
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