5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands on Oct. 5

Published Oct 5, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake struck close to Saipan on Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor rattled the area at 10:52 UTC (20:52 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter about 187 km east-northeast of Saipan.

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If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey