Latest earthquakes near Dededo, Guam today
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Recent Dededo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dededo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dededo and elsewhere.
Sep 14, 2024 09:41PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Dededo Village (Guam).
Dededo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1664 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dededo, 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 Dededo roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dededo in 2022. A total of 228 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dededo that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dededo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dededo 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 | 1523 | 91.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 138 | 8.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dededo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dededo 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 Dededo 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 Dededo in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dededo, 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 Dededo.
Earthquakes by city in Dededo
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dededo.
When was the last earthquake in Dededo, Guam?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dededo on the afternoon of October 5, 2024 at 17:51 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 169km west-southwest of Dededo Village at a depth of 120km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dededo, Guam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dededo, Guam?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dededo 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 Dededo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dededo, Guam?
In the past 10 years, 1664 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dededo. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
