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M3.8 Earthquake 40 km NE of Yigo Village, GuamOctober 20, 2025

2025-10-20 15:54:54 UTC (2025-10-20) · approx. 1:54 AM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM3.8(mb)
Time15:54 UTC1:54 AM UTC+10
Depth129.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates13.830°, 145.105°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 20, 2025 at 15:54 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 intermediate depth earthquake struck 40 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam, at a depth of 129.9 km and coordinates 13.8303°, 145.1054°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 7.6 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 252 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 13.83°, 145.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.8 mb
Depth
129.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
13.8303°N
145.1054°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rmmn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
222
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
172.0°
Min Station Distance
0.332°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-09 15:38:47 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Yigo Village, Guam?

The magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck 40 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam on October 20, 2025 at 15:54 UTC had a depth of 129.9 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.8 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: us6000rmmn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 20, 2025). M3.8 Earthquake 40 km NE of Yigo Village, GuamOctober 20, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rmmn/