M4.7 earthquake — Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on Aug 24, 2026 at 16:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 206 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 205.7 km |
| Coordinates | 18.644, 145.667 |
| Time | Aug 24, 16:25 UTC |
| Location | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tn6z |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 297 km | Aug 20, 21:57 UTC | 85 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.