M4.8 Depth: 199.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near PAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-30 16:23:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near PAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS (United States) on November 30, 2025 at 16:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

199.3 km

UTC time

2025-11-30 16:23:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Northern Mariana Islands

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.82370, 145.70880

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

199.3 km

199.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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Asuncion

Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1906 ·United States
Alamagan

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