Latest earthquakes near Guam today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Guam, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guam, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guam Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guam. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guam and elsewhere.
Jan 6, 2026 05:01PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 217km from Dededo Village (Guam).
Dec 25, 2025 08:37AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 260km from Dededo Village (Guam).
Dec 25, 2025 01:00AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 252km from Dededo Village (Guam).
Dec 16, 2025 09:06AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 106km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) on Tuesday Morning.
Nov 4, 2025 05:37PM
Unusually powerful M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea 222km from Dededo Village (Guam).
Guam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1665 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guam in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 166 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guam roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guam in 2022. A total of 230 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guam that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guam during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1518 | 91.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 143 | 8.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guam occurred on Aug 14, 2023 23:51 local time (Pacific/Guam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) east of Dededo Village, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guam in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 8, 1993 18:34, 60 kilometers (37 mi) east of Dededo Village. It is the strongest earthquake near Guam in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guam in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Guam.
Earthquakes by region of Guam
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Guam.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guam.
When was the last earthquake in Guam?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Guam on the night of January 8, 2026 at 04:02 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 69km north-east of Dededo Village at a depth of 129km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guam?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guam on the evening of August 8, 1993 at 18:34 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 60km south of Dededo Village at a depth of 59km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guam?
In the past 10 years, 1665 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guam. This averages to 167 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
