M4.7 earthquake — 172 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 172 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam on Oct 15, 2026 at 05:36 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.933, 143.837 |
| Time | Oct 15, 05:36 UTC |
| Location | 172 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4cl |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 149 km | Oct 18, 17:28 UTC | 36 km S of Inarajan Village, Guam |
| M4.6 | 260 km | Oct 22, 08:06 UTC | 49 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.