M4.6 earthquake — 50 km S of Merizo Village, Guam
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 50 km S of Merizo Village, Guam on Oct 18, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 27 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 26.8 km |
| Coordinates | 12.807, 144.692 |
| Time | Oct 18, 17:28 UTC |
| Location | 50 km S of Merizo Village, Guam |
| USGS event ID | us6000u4b2 |
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 | 91 km | Nov 6, 22:37 UTC | 11 km ENE of Yigo Village, Guam |
| M4.5 | 235 km | Nov 2, 19:59 UTC | 168 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.