Sept. 16: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude recorded near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Published Sep 16, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake shook close to Saipan on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 08:37 UTC (18:37 local time), a tremor hit the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 172 km east-southeast of Saipan.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey