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M4.9 Depth: 90.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 193 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

UTC time: 2025-03-01 17:14:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2025 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 193 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-01 17:14:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
16.92590, 146.13370

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 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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