M4.2 Earthquake 69 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam — January 27, 2025
2025-01-27 20:57:34 UTC (2025-01-27) · approx. 6:57 AM UTC+10 local
On January 27, 2025 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 69 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam, at a depth of 112.8 km and coordinates 14.0457°, 145.2624°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
145.2624°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Yigo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 69 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam on January 27, 2025 at 20:57 UTC had a depth of 112.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pbi7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 27, 2025). M4.2 Earthquake 69 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam — January 27, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pbi7/