M4.5 earthquake — 109 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 109 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on Sep 2, 2026 at 06:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 66 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 65.8 km |
| Coordinates | 15.608, 146.690 |
| Time | Sep 2, 06:42 UTC |
| Location | 109 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000tg2z |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 281 km | Sep 20, 06:47 UTC | 93 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.