Earthquake 185 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (4.9 mb) (2025-03-01 17:14:35 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 185 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, at 2025-03-01 17:14:35 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 185 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000pwaz
Nearest Places
- Mariana Trench Marine National Monument - Vents Unit / 32.82 km
- Zealandia Bank - Active Hydrothermal Discharge / 32.88 km
- Zealandia Dormant Stratovolcano - Geothermal Activity / 32.93 km
- Zealandia Bank / 32.98 km
- Zealandia Bank / 33.03 km
Comment
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Depth: 8.98 km
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Depth: 194.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 194.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)