Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
182 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam
M5.2 Earthquake near 182 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam
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About this earthquake
On January 6, 2026 at 07:01 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near 182 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
1f9b916f80625b90fd227be283010986cecfea57
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 07:01:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.84980,
143.80560
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Official USGS aftershock forecast
Probability of at least one aftershock at or above the specified magnitude during the entire stated time window. This does not predict an individual earthquake.
Issued: Sep 8, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 8, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
Sep 8, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC – Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
| Magnitude | Probability ≥ 1 | Count (95% interval) |
|---|---|---|
| M ≥ 3.0 | 1.87 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 4.0 | 0.19 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 5.0 | 0.02 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 6.0 | < 0.01 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 7.0 | < 0.01 % | 0–0 |
Sep 8, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC – Sep 15, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
| Magnitude | Probability ≥ 1 | Count (95% interval) |
|---|---|---|
| M ≥ 3.0 | 11.66 % | 0–1 |
| M ≥ 4.0 | 1.31 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 5.0 | 0.13 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 6.0 | 0.01 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 7.0 | < 0.01 % | 0–0 |
Sep 8, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC – Oct 8, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC
| Magnitude | Probability ≥ 1 | Count (95% interval) |
|---|---|---|
| M ≥ 3.0 | 35.28 % | 0–3 |
| M ≥ 4.0 | 5.16 % | 0–1 |
| M ≥ 5.0 | 0.54 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 6.0 | 0.05 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 7.0 | < 0.01 % | 0–0 |
Sep 8, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC – Sep 8, 2027, 8:00 AM UTC
| Magnitude | Probability ≥ 1 | Count (95% interval) |
|---|---|---|
| M ≥ 3.0 | 83.84 % | 0–18 |
| M ≥ 4.0 | 31.09 % | 0–3 |
| M ≥ 5.0 | 4.32 % | 0–1 |
| M ≥ 6.0 | 0.45 % | 0–0 |
| M ≥ 7.0 | 0.05 % | 0–0 |
The range is the 95% forecast interval for the number of earthquakes. Magnitude thresholds and time windows overlap: do not add the values. Windows already in progress still refer to the entire stated period.
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Hagåtña207.7 kmNE1'051
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Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#15
Earlier events M≥448
Earlier events M≥526
Compared since2025-01-01
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
Strongest earlier events
M6.02025-11-04 07:37:25 UTC91.3 kmNorthern Mariana Islands-Guam [Sea]
M5.92025-12-24 15:00:37 UTC51.3 kmNorthern Mariana Islands-Guam [Sea]
M5.92025-12-24 15:00:35 UTC54.3 kmSouth of Mariana Islands
M5.92025-11-04 07:37:23 UTC94.1 km192 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam
M5.92025-11-04 07:37:23 UTC93.4 kmGUAM REGION
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