Earthquake M4.8 – 9 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Origin Time (UTC)
10:17:34 04.03.26
Magnitude
4.8 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
15.232300°N 145.842300°E
Energy Release
239.01 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
119.27 KM
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 9 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on March 4, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 239.01 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 119.27 km below the surface.
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