M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 209 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam

UTC time: 2025-01-02 17:15:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2025 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 209 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam. 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-02 17:15:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.83200, 143.40540

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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