M5.3 Depth: 54.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Mariana Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-02 06:13:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Mariana Islands on April 2, 2026 at 06:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.3

Depth

54.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-02 06:13:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

isc

Coordinates

18.19400, 146.72700

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

54 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Saipan347.3 kmS48'220

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Volcanoes nearby

Pagan

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 570 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·United States
Alamagan

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 744 m ·Last eruption: 870 ·United States
Agrigan

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 965 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
Guguan

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 232 m ·Last eruption: 1883 ·United States
Zealandia Bank

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 0 m ·United States
Sarigan

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 494 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.4

M5.32026-04-02 06:13:42 UTC13.5 kmPAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS M5.42026-04-02 06:13:45 UTC25.5 kmMariana Islands M5.02026-04-12 01:09:42 UTC125.1 kmPAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS M5.32026-04-14 03:04:23 UTC148.1 kmMariana Islands M4.52026-04-22 22:04:05 UTC142.6 kmMariana Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3

Earlier events M≥460

Earlier events M≥515

Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-07-24 19:22:39 UTC110.3 kmPAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS M5.42025-07-24 19:22:39 UTC110.3 kmPagan region, Northern Mariana Islands M5.32026-03-03 14:38:22 UTC134.3 kmUnited States M5.32026-01-06 03:14:11 UTC88.1 kmMariana Islands M5.32025-07-24 19:22:43 UTC84.9 kmMariana Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

505

Country (24h)

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