M5.0 Earthquake 27 km S of Merizo Village, Guam — December 24, 2025
2025-12-24 13:33:57 UTC (2025-12-24) · approx. 11:33 PM UTC+10 local
Felt by 8 people across nearby locations.
On December 24, 2025 at 13:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 27 km S of Merizo Village, Guam, at a depth of 46.0 km and coordinates 13.0227°, 144.6297°. This earthquake was detected by 163 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 388, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 8 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
144.6297°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Merizo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 27 km S of Merizo Village, Guam on December 24, 2025 at 13:33 UTC had a depth of 46.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.0227°, 144.6297°, which is 27 km S of Merizo Village, Guam.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks 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: us7000rkke). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 24, 2025). M5.0 Earthquake 27 km S of Merizo Village, Guam — December 24, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rkke/