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M4.9 Depth: 38.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near GUAM REGION

UTC time: 2026-01-22 03:53:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 03:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near GUAM REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
38.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 03:53:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.24950, 145.47690
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.2 km
Shallow
38.2 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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