M4.5 earthquake — Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on Oct 20, 2026 at 07:09 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 237 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 | 237.2 km |
| Coordinates | 18.927, 145.431 |
| Time | Oct 20, 07:09 UTC |
| Location | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3kg |
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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.