| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.9 km |
| Coordinates | 13.806, 147.412 |
| UTC time | 2017-10-20 17:44:39.640 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 20, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 17:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - MP), about 237.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.412 and latitude 13.806.
| Location | Saipan |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (MP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-10-20
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