M5.0 earthquake — Mariana Islands region
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred Mariana Islands region on Sep 23, 2026 at 13:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 306 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 306.0 km |
| Coordinates | 21.662, 143.024 |
| Time | Sep 23, 13:01 UTC |
| Location | Mariana Islands region |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx38 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 165 km | Sep 22, 06:11 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| M5.0 | 174 km | Sep 22, 05:18 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.