M4.2 earthquake - 227 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 227 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam on 13 Jul 2024, 07:39 UTC at a depth of 37 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Mangilao Village, about 251 km away in Mangilao, Guam.