M5.1 Earthquake 155 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam — October 15, 2022
2022-10-15 18:08:45 UTC (2022-10-15) · approx. 4:08 AM UTC+10 local
On October 15, 2022 at 18:08 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 155 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.0884°, 143.8884°. This earthquake was detected by 144 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
143.8884°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Merizo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 155 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam on October 15, 2022 at 18:08 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.0884°, 143.8884°, which is 155 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000itzf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 15, 2022). M5.1 Earthquake 155 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam — October 15, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000itzf/