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M4.8 Depth: 231.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mariana Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-23 23:37:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Mariana Islands on August 23, 2025 at 23:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 231 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
231.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 23:37:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
19.00000, 145.74000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 231 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 231 km
Intermediate
231 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Agrigan
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 965 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Asuncion
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1906 ·United States
  • Pagan
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 570 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·United States
  • Maug Islands
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 227 m ·United States
  • Supply Reef
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -8 m ·United States
  • Alamagan
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 744 m ·Last eruption: 870 ·United States

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