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M5.0 Earthquake — 187 km ENE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

M5.0 MODERATE

15.8046°N, 147.3950°E·US-MP

Started 4h ago

USGS data as of 15:40 UTC

Event Details

Typeearthquake

SeverityM5.0 MODERATE

Statusactive

Location15.8046°N, 147.3950°E (MP)

Started2026-10-05T10:52:09.844+00:00

Last Updated2026-10-05T15:40:34.338+00:00

Sourceusgs

Source URLearthquake.usgs.gov

Confidence1.00

Impact Zones

Catastrophic Impact Zone

Severe structural damage expected. Immediate danger to life.

3.2 km

Severe Impact Zone

Significant structural damage possible. Exercise extreme caution.

7.9 km

Moderate Impact Zone

Light to moderate damage. Check structures for damage.

15.8 km

Affected Zone

Shaking felt. Minor damage possible in vulnerable structures.

31.6 km

Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.

Impact Analysis

Population Exposed125,642

Structures in Zone37,451

Population from ACS 5-Year 2022 tract sampling; structure counts from Microsoft Building Footprints or Census ACS housing data, capped by USGS NLCD 2021 developed land. Estimates for situational awareness — not for actuarial, regulatory, or underwriting use.

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Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.