Thursday 18 April 2024, 16:05: earthquake at Saipan Reg., N. Mariana Islands

Earthquakes with magnitude 4.7 felt at 16:05 on 18 April 2024.
Place: Saipan Reg., N. Mariana Islands.

On Thursday 18 April 2024 at 16:05 an earthquake of magnitude 4.7 and depth 35.9 km was recorded in Saipan Reg., N. Mariana Islands. Further info on the EMSC webpage by clicking here.
Based on the depth of the hypocenter, earthquakes are classified into superficial (hypocenter between 0 e 70 and deep), intermediate (Hypocenter between 70 and 300 km deep) and deep (hypocenter between 300 and 720 km deep). The earthquake that occurred at 16:05 on 18 April 2024 with epicenter Saipan Reg., N. Mariana Islands, having a depth of 35.9 km is therefore classified as superficial.
Being of magnitude 4.7, therefore between 4 and 5, this earthquake is classified as "light". This type of earthquake generates noticeable oscillations for interior items, but structural damage to buildings is rare.

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Epicenter map of the earthquake that occurred on 18 April 2024, at 16:05, Magnitude = 4.7.