M5.0 Earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands — November 20, 2024
2024-11-20 14:55:42 UTC (2024-11-20) · approx. 12:55 AM UTC+10 local
On November 20, 2024 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 intermediate depth earthquake struck in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 289.2 km and coordinates 18.1848°, 145.4512°. This earthquake was detected by 230 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
145.4512°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on November 20, 2024 at 14:55 UTC had a depth of 289.2 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 18.1848°, 145.4512°, which is in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000p6iz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 20, 2024). M5.0 Earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands — November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000p6iz/