Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes 193 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 193 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 19:14:04 GMT. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km. Its coordinates were recorded as 15.8467 latitude and 147.4393 longitude.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) consistently measures and reports earthquake parameters such as magnitude, location, depth, and time. These measurements are derived from seismic data collected globally, providing crucial information about seismic events.

This particular seismic event off the coast of Saipan registered a moderate magnitude of 4.9, indicating the amount of energy released. The shallow depth of 10 km means the earthquake originated relatively close to the Earth's surface.