22 Sept 2025, 03:59 UTC · Sep 21, 11:59 PM ET

M5.1 earthquake south of the Mariana Islands

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck south of the Mariana Islands at Sep 21, 11:59 PM ET, 35 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 1 people reported feeling it.

M4.2 285 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamM4.3 295 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamM4.4 272 km NE of Fais, MicronesiaM4.4 241 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaM4.4 234 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaM4.6 229 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamM4.7 Mariana Islands regionM4.8 237 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaM4.9 Mariana Islands regionM5.1 south of the Mariana IslandsM5.1 234 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaM5.1 262 km NE of Fais, MicronesiaM5.4 223 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.1 mb
Time22 Sept 2025, 03:59 UTC
Location11.958°, 142.196° – south of the Mariana Islands
Depth35.0 km
Felt reports1
USGS eventus7000qxs1
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
5.4223 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia · PAGER greenOct 10, 5:43 AM
372 d ago
10 km–
5.1234 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaOct 10, 7:48 AM
371 d ago
10 km–
5.1262 km NE of Fais, MicronesiaSep 25, 4:42 AM
387 d ago
70 km–
4.9Mariana Islands regionJan 19, 12:59 PM
270 d ago
43 km–
4.8237 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaOct 10, 7:25 AM
371 d ago
10 km–
4.7Mariana Islands regionNov 2, 8:57 PM
348 d ago
10 km–
4.6229 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamJul 23, 11:12 AM
85 d ago
10 km–
4.4272 km NE of Fais, MicronesiaJun 1, 10:35 PM
137 d ago
20 km–
4.4241 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaJan 13, 5:47 AM
276 d ago
36 km–
4.4234 km NNE of Fais, MicronesiaOct 11, 1:00 AM
371 d ago
10 km–
4.3295 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamMay 16, 2:38 AM
154 d ago
10 km–
4.2285 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamFeb 15, 8:24 PM
243 d ago
10 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the south of the Mariana Islands earthquake?

Magnitude 5.1 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 35 km.

Was it felt?

1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.

Were there aftershocks?

1 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M5.1.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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