Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
South of Mariana Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near South of Mariana Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near South of Mariana Islands on January 19, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
89d58a9876a8a14e5d232e701d01d76154e893ad
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 17:59:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
12.49100,
141.67800
Temperature
27.6°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
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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