Latest earthquakes near Hagatna, Guam today
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Recent Hagatna Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hagatna. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hagatna and elsewhere.
Apr 25, 2024 07:09PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 88mi from Northern Mariana Islands.
Apr 17, 2024 12:58AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean near Dededo Village (Guam).
Apr 3, 2024 08:16AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 140km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).
Apr 2, 2024 07:54PM
On Tuesday Evening an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 137km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).
Hagatna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1670 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hagatna, Guam in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 167 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hagatna roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hagatna in 2022. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hagatna that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hagatna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hagatna 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 | 1535 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 132 | 7.9% |
| 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 Hagatna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hagatna occurred on Sep 17, 2014 16:14 local time (Pacific/Guam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 47 kilometers (29 mi) north-west of Hagåtña, at a depth of 130 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hagatna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 8, 1993 18:34, 55 kilometers (34 mi) north-west of Hagåtña. It is the strongest earthquake near Hagatna 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 Hagatna, 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 Hagatna.
Earthquakes by city in Hagatna
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hagatna, Guam.
Use this regional Hagatna earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Guam Government House.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hagatna.
When was the last earthquake in Hagatna, Guam?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hagatna on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 20:23 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 101km east-southeast of Hagåtña at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hagatna, Guam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hagatna, Guam?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hagatna on the evening of August 8, 1993 at 18:34 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 55km south of Hagåtña at a depth of 59km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hagatna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hagatna, Guam?
In the past 10 years, 1670 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hagatna. This averages to 167 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
