M4.2 earthquake — 231 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 231 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam on Sep 21, 2026 at 17:33 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.689, 143.267 |
| Time | Sep 21, 17:33 UTC |
| Location | 231 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam |
| USGS event ID | us6000txm3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 209 km | Sep 20, 14:43 UTC | 30 km S of Merizo Village, Guam |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.