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M3.8 Depth: 221.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near 24 km W of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

UTC time: 2025-03-28 20:37:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near 24 km W of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 222 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
221.9 km
UTC time
2025-03-28 20:37:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.23150, 145.52280

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221.9 km
Intermediate
221.9 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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