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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 150 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam

UTC time: 2025-03-15 00:53:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 150 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam on March 15, 2025 at 00:53 UTC. 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-15 00:53:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
12.11600, 143.93230

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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