M5.0 earthquake — Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on Oct 20, 2026 at 02:54 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 129 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 129.4 km |
| Coordinates | 18.253, 146.035 |
| Time | Oct 20, 02:54 UTC |
| Location | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3jd |
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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.