Update: Oct. 27 – 5.4 magnitude earthquake registered near Merizo Village, Guam

Published Oct 28, 2026

A 5.4 magnitude quake jolted near Merizo Village on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 23:14 UTC (09:14 local time). The epicenter was roughly 197 km west-southwest of Merizo Village, at a depth of 92 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey