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M6.5 earthquake - Mariana Islands region

9236 d ago · 3 Jul 2001, 13:10 UTC Mariana Islands region

What happened

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Mariana Islands region on 3 Jul 2001, 13:10 UTC at a depth of 290 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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