M4.5 Earthquake 124 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam — May 30, 2026
2026-05-30 15:17:16 UTC (2026-05-30) · approx. 1:17 AM UTC+10 local
Aftershock of the M5.1 mainshock.
On May 30, 2026 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 124 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.2241°, 144.2453°. This earthquake was detected by 43 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred 9 days ago 163 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 2 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
144.2453°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Merizo Village, Guam?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 124 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam on May 30, 2026 at 15:17 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.2241°, 144.2453°, which is 124 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.1 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.5 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred earlier 163 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sqmn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 30, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 124 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam — May 30, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqmn/