Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
WEST OF MARIANA ISLANDS
M4.6 Earthquake near WEST OF MARIANA ISLANDS
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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
ID
782be8f56fdc4b0dbc0c84fe14570e414da3e361
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 10:52:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.30000,
140.82000
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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