M6.1 earthquake - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands

What happened

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on 10 May 1970, 20:05 UTC at a depth of 605 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.