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M4.1 Depth: 51.9 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 24 km S of Merizo Village, Guam

UTC time: 2025-01-16 19:37:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2025 at 19:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near 24 km S of Merizo Village, Guam. With a focal depth of about 52 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
51.9 km
UTC time
2025-01-16 19:37:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.04770, 144.67290

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.9 km
Shallow
51.9 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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