| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.801, 146.717 |
| UTC time | 2016-04-08 14:48:35.650 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 8, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 14:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 204.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.717 and latitude 16.801.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-04-08
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