Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 79 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 79 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands at Aug 20, 2026, 21:57 UTC, at a depth of 211 km. The epicentre was 80 km (50 mi) N of Saipan.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 20, 2026, 21:57 UTC |
| Depth | 211.3 km |
| Coordinates | 15.921, 145.614 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 75 km NNE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.1 | 117 km N of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 176 km | |
| 4.0 | 59 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 95 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.