Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
193 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near 193 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 193 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. 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 USGS.
Details
ID
8c44b1dc477dcc3e9321b78d2dd4e93334563c25
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 19:14:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
15.84670,
147.43930
Temperature
28.9°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 Mariana Plate.
Near the boundary Mariana ↔ Pacific · about 28 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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