M4.5 Earthquake 145 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam — March 26, 2024
2024-03-26 17:40:44 UTC (2024-03-26) · approx. 3:40 AM UTC+10 local
On March 26, 2024 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 145 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.1036°, 144.0364°. This earthquake was detected by 48 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
144.0364°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Merizo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 145 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam on March 26, 2024 at 17:40 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 12.1036°, 144.0364°, which is 145 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000m9dk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 26, 2024). M4.5 Earthquake 145 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam — March 26, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000m9dk/