M4.5 Depth: 223.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near PAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS

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

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near PAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 223 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
223.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 23:37:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.91610, 145.48430
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 223.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 223.4 km
Intermediate
223.4 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: 25 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 965 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
  • Asuncion
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1906 ·United States
  • Pagan
    Distance: 94 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: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -8 m ·United States
  • Alamagan
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 744 m ·Last eruption: 870 ·United States

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