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M4.3 Depth: 118.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 261 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

UTC time: 2025-02-06 11:35:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 261 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on February 6, 2025 at 11:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. 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
M4.3
Depth
118.1 km
UTC time
2025-02-06 11:35:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
17.53890, 146.19380

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.1 km
Intermediate
118.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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