An earthquake has struck near the Mariana Islands. The preliminary magnitude was 5.7, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No tsunami is expected to be produced by the temblor. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
July 01, 2011 at 13:18:51 UTC
July 01, 2011 at 11:18:51 PM at epicenter
Location: 13.147 N, 146.677 E
Depth: 42 km (26.1 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
194 km (120 miles) SE of Rota, Northern Mariana Islands
212 km (131 miles) E of HAGATNA, Guam
249 km (154 miles) SSE of SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands
371 km (230 miles) SSE of Anatahan, Northern Mariana Islands
This article will be updated if the event proves significant.
