A 5.0 magnitude quake was registered close to Saipan on Tuesday around midday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

It was reported that a tremor jolted the region at 03:14 UTC (13:14 local time). The epicenter was located approximately 260 km north of Saipan, at a depth of 224 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Past week’s tremor

A magnitude 4.6 quake was detected in the area over the last week; it hit close to Pagan region seven days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey