| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.5 km |
| Coordinates | 21.491, 145.436 |
| UTC time | 2017-01-08 11:41:06.280 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 8, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mariana Islands region on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 11:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan, about 699.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.436 and latitude 21.491.
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| Country | Mariana Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-01-08
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