Latest earthquakes near Tamuning, Guam today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tamuning, Guam, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tamuning? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tamuning, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tamuning Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tamuning. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tamuning and elsewhere.
Nov 18, 2024 12:18PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 141km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).
Sep 14, 2024 09:41PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Dededo Village (Guam).
Tamuning Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1648 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tamuning, Guam in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 164 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tamuning roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tamuning in 2022. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tamuning that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tamuning in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tamuning 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 | 1507 | 91.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 138 | 8.37% |
| 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 Tamuning
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tamuning occurred on Aug 14, 2023 23:51 local time (Pacific/Guam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) east of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tamuning in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 8, 1993 18:34, 56 kilometers (35 mi) east of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village. It is the strongest earthquake near Tamuning 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 Tamuning, 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 Tamuning.
Earthquakes by city in Tamuning
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tamuning, Guam.
Use this regional Tamuning earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tamuning.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tamuning.
When was the last earthquake in Tamuning, Guam?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamuning on the afternoon of November 18, 2024 at 12:18 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-east of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tamuning, Guam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tamuning, Guam?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamuning on the evening of August 8, 1993 at 18:34 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 56km south of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village at a depth of 59km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tamuning since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tamuning, Guam?
In the past 10 years, 1648 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tamuning. This averages to 165 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
