| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 8.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.514, 145.408 |
| UTC time | 2016-12-21 16:43:56.770 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 16:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 702.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.408 and latitude 21.514.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-12-21
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