M4.9 earthquake — 119 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 119 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam on Oct 16, 2026 at 11:57 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.328, 144.119 |
| Time | Oct 16, 11:57 UTC |
| Location | 119 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2pl |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 200 km | Oct 10, 03:58 UTC | 41 km NNE of Yigo Village, Guam |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.