M4.7 Earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands — November 30, 2025
2025-11-30 16:23:05 UTC (2025-11-30) · approx. 2:23 AM UTC+10 local
On November 30, 2025 at 16:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 201.5 km and coordinates 18.8501°, 145.7151°. This earthquake was detected by 96 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
145.7151°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on November 30, 2025 at 16:23 UTC had a depth of 201.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 18.8501°, 145.7151°, which is in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 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: us7000rerf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 30, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands — November 30, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rerf/