M4.0 earthquake - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4 earthquake struck Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on 7 Jan 2020, 12:36 UTC at a depth of 434 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.