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M4.8 Depth: 105.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mariana Islands (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 06:51:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 20, 2025 at 06:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Mariana Islands (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 06:51:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
gfz
Coordinates
14.03000, 144.99000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -455 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·United States
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    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'230 m ·United States
  • Mariana Back-Arc Segment at 15.5°N
    Distance: 162 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -4'100 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·United States
  • Ruby
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -174 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States

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