M4.8 earthquake — 36 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 36 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam on Oct 29, 2026 at 02:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 70 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 70.2 km |
| Coordinates | 12.948, 144.582 |
| Time | Oct 29, 02:18 UTC |
| Location | 36 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam |
| USGS event ID | us7000ttvy |
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 | 121 km | Oct 22, 08:06 UTC | 49 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam |
| M5.4 | 175 km | Oct 27, 23:14 UTC | 193 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.