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Latest earthquakes near Northern Mariana Islands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Northern Mariana Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Mariana Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Mariana Islands, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Northern Mariana Islands Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Northern Mariana Islands. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Northern Mariana Islands and elsewhere.
Sep 17, 2026 04:06AM
On Thursday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 107km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).
Sep 16, 2026 06:37PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 172km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).
Northern Mariana Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1385 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Mariana Islands in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 138 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Northern Mariana Islands roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Northern Mariana Islands in 2022. A total of 173 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Northern Mariana Islands that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northern Mariana Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Northern Mariana Islands 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 | 1272 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 108 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Northern Mariana Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Mariana Islands occurred on Aug 29, 2018 08:35 local time (Pacific/Saipan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) north-northeast of Saipan, at a depth of 55 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Mariana Islands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 8, 1993 18:34, 268 kilometers (167 mi) north-northeast of Saipan. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern Mariana Islands in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands.
Earthquakes by region of Northern Mariana Islands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Northern Mariana Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Mariana Islands.
When was the last earthquake in Northern Mariana Islands?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Mariana Islands on the night of September 17, 2026 at 04:06 local time (Pacific/Saipan). The center of this earthquake was located 107km south of Saipan at a depth of 111km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Mariana Islands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Mariana Islands?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Mariana Islands on the evening of August 8, 1993 at 18:34 local time (Pacific/Saipan). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southwest of Saipan at a depth of 59km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern Mariana Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Mariana Islands?
In the past 10 years, 1385 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Mariana Islands. This averages to 139 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
