M4.9 earthquake — Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on Jul 23, 2026 at 12:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 321 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 320.6 km |
| Coordinates | 18.067, 145.256 |
| Time | Jul 23, 12:11 UTC |
| Location | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2p1 |
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.