M5.0 Earthquake 152 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands — February 24, 2023
2023-02-24 15:24:47 UTC (2023-02-24) · approx. 1:24 AM UTC+10 local
On February 24, 2023 at 15:24 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 152 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.0720°, 146.7009°. This earthquake was detected by 154 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
146.7009°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 152 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands on February 24, 2023 at 15:24 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 14.0720°, 146.7009°, which is 152 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000jrca). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 24, 2023). M5.0 Earthquake 152 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands — February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jrca/