M4.9 Earthquake 144 km ESE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands — September 27, 2025
2025-09-27 13:02:29 UTC (2025-09-27) · approx. 11:02 PM UTC+10 local
On September 27, 2025 at 13:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 144 km ESE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.4579°, 146.8575°. This earthquake was detected by 43 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
146.8575°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 144 km ESE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands on September 27, 2025 at 13:02 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 14.4579°, 146.8575°, which is 144 km ESE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rdbs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 27, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 144 km ESE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands — September 27, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rdbs/