M4.5 earthquake — 81 km SSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 81 km SSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands on Aug 22, 2026 at 07:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 115 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 114.9 km |
| Coordinates | 14.287, 145.340 |
| Time | Aug 22, 07:43 UTC |
| Location | 81 km SSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmrq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 269 km | Sep 11, 18:59 UTC | 158 km W of Merizo Village, Guam |
| M5.1 | 297 km | Sep 10, 13:28 UTC | 162 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.