Northern Mariana Islands Earthquakes
Track recent earthquakes in Northern Mariana Islands. This page shows the latest seismic activity from the USGS feed, a map of where it happened, and the historical context that tells you whether today is unusual.
Current earthquakes in Northern Mariana Islands (0)
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater have been recorded in Northern Mariana Islands in the past 90 days.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
Northern Mariana Islands map
Recent earthquake history
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater have been recorded in Northern Mariana Islands in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Northern Mariana Islands (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.9 | Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands | Nov 24, 2023 |
| M6.8 | Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands | Apr 5, 2024 |
| M6.3 | 266 km NE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | Sep 16, 2024 |
| M6.2 | 137 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands | Apr 2, 2024 |
| M6.1 | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands | Jan 20, 2024 |
| M5.9 | Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands | Nov 19, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Northern Mariana Islands have earthquakes?
- Northern Mariana Islands recorded 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 16.8 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The largest earthquake in Northern Mariana Islands in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.9 near Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands.
- When was the last major earthquake in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Northern Mariana Islands was a magnitude 5.4 near Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Northern Mariana Islands
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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