M4.6 Depth: 125.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near ROTA REGION, N. MARIANA ISLANDS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-20 06:51:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near ROTA REGION, N. MARIANA ISLANDS (United States) on November 20, 2025 at 06:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 126 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

125.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-20 06:51:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.05820, 145.05340

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

125.8 km

125.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

NW Rota-1

Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -455 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·United States
Esmeralda Bank

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -74 m ·United States
Forecast Seamount

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'456 m ·United States
Seamount X

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'230 m ·United States
Mariana Back-Arc Segment at 15.5°N

Distance: 161 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -4'100 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·United States
Ruby

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -174 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

629

Country (24h)