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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near WEST OF MARIANA ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-06-20 10:52:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near WEST OF MARIANA ISLANDS on June 20, 2026 at 10:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 10:52:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.30000, 140.82000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Philippine Sea Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Mariana · about 331 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Forecast Seamount
    Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'456 m ·United States
  • Seamount X
    Distance: 365 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'230 m ·United States
  • Mariana Back-Arc Segment at 15.5°N
    Distance: 415 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -4'100 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·United States
  • NW Rota-1
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -455 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·United States
  • Esmeralda Bank
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -74 m ·United States

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