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5.0

Mariana Islands region

23 September 2026, 16:01:51 (+03) 2026-09-23 13:01:51 UTC

1 source: USGS mb
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Magnitude
5.0 mb
Depth
306.0 km
Coordinates
21.6622, 143.0239
Data consistency
58/100

Regional activity (100 km)

Last 24 hours
0
Last 7 days
1
Last 30 days
5

Approximate energy released

≈ 477 t TNT

2.00e+12 J

Approximated with the Gutenberg–Richter relation (log E = 1.5 M + 4.8); depends on magnitude type. Gutenberg & Richter (1956).

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Impact information reported by sources

  • USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Tsunami flag: No

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Nearby places

No records.

Nearby faults (50 km)

No mapped fault within 50 km.

Last year, within 100 km

7 earthquakes

By magnitude

  • M0 0
  • M1 0
  • M2 0
  • M3 0
  • M4 6
  • M5 1
  • M6 0
  • M7 0
  • M8+ 0

By depth

  • 0–10 km 0
  • 10–20 km 1
  • 20–40 km 0
  • 40–70 km 0
  • 70–150 km 1
  • 150+ km 5

Largest previous earthquakes within 100 km

Largest earthquakes in the platform catalogue and entries from historical catalogues (with citation).

No records.

Comparison with past records

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No earlier earthquakes are recorded in this area.

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Source comparison

Agency Magnitude Depth Time (UTC) Difference from master Original record
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Displayed
Mariana Islands region
 5.0 mb 306.0 km 13:01:51.614 Δt 0 sn · 0 km · ΔM 0 Original record

This value summarises agreement between sources; it is not a measure of scientific accuracy. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — Public domain (U.S. Government)

Revision history

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