M5.2 Earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands — June 30, 2024
2024-06-30 18:23:20 UTC (2024-06-30) · approx. 4:23 AM UTC+10 local
On June 30, 2024 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 deep-focus earthquake struck in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 592.5 km and coordinates 18.9993°, 144.9393°. This earthquake was detected by 98 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
144.9393°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on June 30, 2024 at 18:23 UTC had a depth of 592.5 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 18.9993°, 144.9393°, which is in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000n9gl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 30, 2024). M5.2 Earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands — June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000n9gl/