M5.9 Earthquake near Mariana Islands
About this earthquake
On December 15, 2025 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M5.9 earthquake occurred near Mariana Islands. At around 149 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Map
Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Esmeralda Bank
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NW Rota-1
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Ruby
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East Diamante
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Mariana Back-Arc Segment at 15.5°N
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Anatahan
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M5.9.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.