| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 20.060, 145.450 |
| UTC time | 2023-12-16 15:24:18.954 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 16, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Northern Mariana Islands on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 15:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands - NO), about 540.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.450 and latitude 20.060.
| Location | Maug Islands region |
| Country | Northern Mariana Islands (NO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-12-16
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