M4.9 earthquake — 167 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 167 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands on Aug 22, 2026 at 05:47 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 | 13.895, 146.719 |
| Time | Aug 22, 05:47 UTC |
| Location | 167 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmra |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 88 km | Aug 17, 06:55 UTC | 159 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
| M4.5 | 260 km | Aug 20, 21:57 UTC | 85 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.