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M5.0 earthquake near Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands

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Map of M5.0 earthquake near Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands
Location 18.25°, 146.03°

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Summary

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred near Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on 20 Oct 2026, 02:54 UTC, at a depth of 129.4 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Key figures

Magnitude
5.0 (mb) (USGS)
Depth
129.4 km (USGS)
Origin time
20 Oct 2026, 02:54 UTC (USGS)
Location
Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands (USGS)
Review status
Reviewed (USGS)

Timeline

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  1. — USGS reports a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands, depth 129.4 km.

Questions

When did this earthquake happen?

The USGS origin time is 20 Oct 2026, 02:54 UTC.

How strong was the earthquake?

USGS reports magnitude 5.0 (mb) at 129.4 km depth.

Where can I find official information?

From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.

Sources

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