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M5.8 Depth: 49.6 km

M5.8 Earthquake near GUAM REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-28 13:34:17 UTC Local time: —
M5.8 earthquake near GUAM REGION on May 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.8 Earthquake near GUAM REGION · 2025-05-28 13:34:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near GUAM REGION on May 28, 2025 at 13:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.8
Depth
49.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 13:34:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.88160, 144.88860
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.6 km
Shallow
49.6 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Mangilao Village63.6 kmN15'191

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Seamount X
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'230 m ·United States
  • Forecast Seamount
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'456 m ·United States
  • NW Rota-1
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -455 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·United States
  • Esmeralda Bank
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -74 m ·United States
  • Mariana Back-Arc Segment at 15.5°N
    Distance: 284 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -4'100 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·United States
  • Ruby
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -174 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥435
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-05-28 13:34:16 UTC7.0 km51 km SSE of Inarajan Village, Guam M6.02025-03-01 20:02:12 UTC99.8 km M5.92025-05-28 13:34:15 UTC26.9 km61 km SE of Inarajan Village, Guam M5.82025-05-28 13:34:16 UTC7.0 kmSouth of Mariana Islands M5.52025-01-21 05:47:50 UTC84.9 km33 km WNW of Agat Village, Guam

Stats (last 24h)

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