Mariana Islands Earthquake

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Mariana Islands region now, according to USGS. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not question a tsunami warning after the quake, which struck at 7:19 a.m. Saturday (5:19 p.m. ET Friday).

Mariana Islands Earthquake Details:

Magnitude: 7.2
Date-Time:



* Friday, August 13, 2010 at 21:19:32 UTC
* Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 07:19:32 AM at epicenter
* Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location: 12.409°N, 141.487°E
Depth: 4.7 km (2.9 miles) (poorly constrained)
Region: MARIANA ISLANDS REGION
Distances:

375 km (230 miles) WSW of HAGATNA, Guam
445 km (275 miles) WSW of Rota, Northern Mariana Islands
485 km (300 miles) NE of Yap, Micronesia
550 km (340 miles) WSW of SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands