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.
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).
Tamuning Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1675 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 167 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 | 1539 | 91.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 132 | 7.88% |
| 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 Tamuning
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tamuning occurred on Sep 17, 2014 16:14 local time (Pacific/Guam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 49 kilometers (30 mi) north-west of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village, at a depth of 130 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) north-west 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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamuning on the evening of April 28, 2024 at 20:23 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 99km east-southeast 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, 1675 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tamuning. This averages to 168 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
