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M4.5 Depth: 49.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 78 km E of Yigo Village, Guam

UTC time: 2025-01-22 10:42:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 78 km E of Yigo Village, Guam on January 22, 2025 at 10:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
49.9 km
UTC time
2025-01-22 10:42:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.49820, 145.61550

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.9 km
Shallow
49.9 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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