Latest earthquakes near Saipan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saipan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saipan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Saipan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Saipan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Saipan and elsewhere.
Nov 30, 2024 08:33PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the Philippine Sea 261km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).
Nov 18, 2024 12:18PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 152km from Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands).
Sep 16, 2024 09:36PM
Strong M6.3 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 267km 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).
Saipan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saipan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 148 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Saipan roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Saipan in 2015. A total of 234 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Saipan 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 Saipan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Saipan 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 | 1366 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 115 | 7.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Saipan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saipan 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 Saipan 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 Saipan 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 Saipan 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 Saipan.
Nearest earthquakes from Saipan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saipan. 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 Saipan.
When was the last earthquake in Saipan?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saipan on the morning of December 2, 2024 at 11:01 local time (Pacific/Saipan). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-southeast of Saipan at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saipan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saipan?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Saipan 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 Saipan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saipan?
In the past 10 years, 1486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saipan. This averages to 149 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
