M4.9 Earthquake 64 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam — January 7, 2026
2026-01-07 18:02:00 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 4:02 AM UTC+10 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On January 7, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 64 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam, at a depth of 122.8 km and coordinates 14.0026°, 145.2413°. This earthquake was detected by 84 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 370, 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.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response 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
145.2413°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Yigo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 64 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam on January 7, 2026 at 18:02 UTC had a depth of 122.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.0026°, 145.2413°, which is 64 km NE of Yigo 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.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rn9a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 64 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam — January 7, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rn9a/