Latest earthquakes near Yigo, Guam today
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Recent Yigo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yigo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yigo 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).
Yigo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1660 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yigo, 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 Yigo roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yigo in 2022. A total of 228 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yigo that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yigo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yigo 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 | 91.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 139 | 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 Yigo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yigo occurred on Aug 14, 2023 23:51 local time (Pacific/Guam timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) east of Yigo Village, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yigo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 8, 1993 18:34, 62 kilometers (39 mi) east of Yigo Village. It is the strongest earthquake near Yigo 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 Yigo, 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 Yigo.
Earthquakes by city in Yigo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yigo, Guam.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yigo.
When was the last earthquake in Yigo, Guam?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yigo on the afternoon of November 18, 2024 at 12:18 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-east of Yigo Village at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yigo, Guam in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yigo, Guam?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yigo on the evening of August 8, 1993 at 18:34 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 62km south of Yigo Village at a depth of 59km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yigo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yigo, Guam?
In the past 10 years, 1660 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yigo. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
