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M4.0 Earthquake in the Mariana Islands regionJune 8, 2025

2025-06-08 20:29:57 UTC (2025-06-08) · approx. 6:29 AM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time20:29 UTC6:29 AM UTC+10
Depth306.7 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates21.623°, 142.962°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 8, 2025 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 deep-focus earthquake struck in the Mariana Islands region, at a depth of 306.7 km and coordinates 21.6234°, 142.9621°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 21.62°, 142.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
306.7 km
deep-focus
Location
21.6234°N
142.9621°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qj0b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
59
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
5.494°
RMS Residual
0.87 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-20 16:08:58 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the Mariana Islands region?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck in the Mariana Islands region on June 8, 2025 at 20:29 UTC had a depth of 306.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qj0b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 8, 2025). M4.0 Earthquake in the Mariana Islands regionJune 8, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qj0b/