M5.1 Earthquake 268 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — June 19, 2025
2025-06-19 13:07:52 UTC (2025-06-19) · approx. 11:07 PM UTC+10 local
On June 19, 2025 at 13:07 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 268 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 31.7 km and coordinates 17.1560°, 147.2637°. This earthquake was detected by 105 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
147.2637°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 268 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on June 19, 2025 at 13:07 UTC had a depth of 31.7 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 17.1560°, 147.2637°, which is 268 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ql7w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 19, 2025). M5.1 Earthquake 268 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands — June 19, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ql7w/