| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 207.2 km |
| Coordinates | 18.463, 145.570 |
| UTC time | 2016-08-21 14:55:17.750 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 21, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 14:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 362.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.570 and latitude 18.463.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-08-21
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