4.9

M4.9 Earthquake 211 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamNovember 11, 2025

2025-11-11 04:30:50 UTC (2025-11-11) · approx. 2:30 PM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM4.9(mb)
Time04:30 UTC2:30 PM UTC+10
Depth31.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates12.016°, 143.201°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 11, 2025 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 211 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam, at a depth of 31.0 km and coordinates 12.0158°, 143.2005°. This earthquake was detected by 49 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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 12.02°, 143.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.9 mb
Depth
31.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
12.0158°N
143.2005°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000reg8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
369
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
4.071°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-29 22:05:24 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Merizo Village, Guam?

The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 211 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam on November 11, 2025 at 04:30 UTC had a depth of 31.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.0158°, 143.2005°, which is 211 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam.

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: us7000reg8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 11, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 211 km SW of Merizo Village, GuamNovember 11, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000reg8/