M4.5 earthquake - Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on 17 Aug 2019, 23:55 UTC at a depth of 68 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.