M4.8 Earthquake 5 km N of Dededo Village, Guam — November 5, 2025
2025-11-05 03:03:45 UTC (2025-11-05) · approx. 1:03 PM UTC+10 local
Felt by 18 people across nearby locations.
On November 5, 2025 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 5 km N of Dededo Village, Guam, at a depth of 111.8 km and coordinates 13.5684°, 144.8388°. This earthquake was detected by 49 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 362, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 18 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
144.8388°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Dededo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 5 km N of Dededo Village, Guam on November 5, 2025 at 03:03 UTC had a depth of 111.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.5684°, 144.8388°, which is 5 km N of Dededo Village, Guam.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 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: us6000rlkx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 5, 2025). M4.8 Earthquake 5 km N of Dededo Village, Guam — November 5, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rlkx/