M5.3 earthquake — 108 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam

A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 108 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam on Sep 20, 2026 at 03:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.057, 145.759 |
| Time | Sep 20, 03:43 UTC |
| Location | 108 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam |
| USGS event ID | us7000tinl |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 140 km | Sep 16, 18:06 UTC | 80 km SSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands |
| M5.1 | 208 km | Sep 16, 08:37 UTC | 172 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.