M4.7 Earthquake 155 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — May 15, 2024
2024-05-15 09:49:01 UTC (2024-05-15) · approx. 7:49 PM UTC+10 local
On May 15, 2024 at 09:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 155 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.4974°, 147.0027°. This earthquake was detected by 33 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
147.0027°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 155 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on May 15, 2024 at 09:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.4974°, 147.0027°, which is 155 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n0ag). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 15, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 155 km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — May 15, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n0ag/