4.5Light
M 4.5 - 8 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
8 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
March 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM UTC
Northern Mariana Islands EarthquakesSeismic Data
Magnitude
M4.5
Light
Depth
119.2 km
below surface
Coordinates
15.1895ยฐN, 145.8315ยฐE
epicenter
Felt Reports
0
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
1.0
Community Internet Intensity
About This Earthquake
This was a light earthquake registering M4.5 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 8 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands at a depth of 119.2 km below the surface.
The earthquake occurred on March 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s1yf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong was the 8 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands earthquake?
This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.
Where was the 8 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands earthquake felt?
The earthquake occurred at 8 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands at a depth of 119.2 km. This event occurred in or near Northern Mariana Islands.