Latest earthquakes near Yigo Village, Yigo today
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Recent Yigo Village Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yigo Village. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yigo Village and elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2024 07:30PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 177km from Dededo Village (Guam).
Yigo Village Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1658 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yigo Village, Yigo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 165 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yigo Village roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yigo Village in 2022. A total of 228 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yigo Village 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 Village in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yigo Village 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 | 1514 | 91.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 141 | 8.5% |
| 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 Village
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yigo Village 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 Village 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 Village 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 Village, Yigo 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 Village.
Nearest earthquakes from Yigo Village
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yigo Village, Yigo. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yigo Village.
When was the last earthquake in Yigo Village, Yigo?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yigo Village on the evening of December 27, 2024 at 19:30 local time (Pacific/Guam). The center of this earthquake was located 182km south-southwest of Yigo Village at a depth of 19km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yigo Village, Yigo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yigo Village, Yigo?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yigo Village 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 Village since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yigo Village, Yigo?
In the past 10 years, 1658 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yigo Village. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
