Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 165 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 165 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands at Aug 17, 2026, 06:55 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 165 km (103 mi) ESE of Saipan.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 17, 2026, 06:55 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.416, 147.052 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 140 km E of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 162 km ESE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 166 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands | 70 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.