M5.3 deep earthquake — PAGAN REG., N. MARIANA ISLANDS

Date/Time (UTC): Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:38:22 GMT

Magnitude: 5.3 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 193 km (deep)

Coordinates: 18.8999°N, 145.6935°E

Data source: European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) — Global / Europe

Deep earthquakes (over 100km) rarely cause significant surface damage despite their magnitude, as energy dissipates through the mantle before reaching the surface.

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Source URL: https://quakenear.me/earthquake/emsc_20260303_0000224