| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 475.6 km |
| Coordinates | 17.558, 145.620 |
| UTC time | 2016-09-27 16:22:56.550 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 16:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 261.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.620 and latitude 17.558.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-09-27
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