M4.9 Earthquake 61 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam — January 22, 2026
2026-01-22 03:53:15 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC+10 local
Felt by 14 people across nearby locations.
On January 22, 2026 at 03:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 61 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam, at a depth of 46.0 km and coordinates 13.2938°, 145.3997°. This earthquake was detected by 53 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 375, 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 14 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
145.3997°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Yigo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 61 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam on January 22, 2026 at 03:53 UTC had a depth of 46.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.2938°, 145.3997°, which is 61 km ESE 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. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rr9a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M4.9 Earthquake 61 km ESE of Yigo Village, Guam — January 22, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rr9a/