Earthquake 269 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (4.7 mb) (2025-05-21 20:11:11 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 269 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, at 2025-05-21 20:11:11 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 269 km NE 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)
4.7
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000q0m6
Nearest Places
- Mariana Trench / 117.22 km
- Lapulapu Ridge / 118.28 km
- South Guguan Caldera Rim Northeast / 140.43 km
- South Guguan Caldera Bottom / 140.61 km
- South Guguan Extinct Stratovolcano / 140.74 km
Comment
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