EARTHQUAKE BRIEFS – October 17, 2022

5.0-magnitude quake near Merizo, Guam

At 4:08am on Oct. 16, 2022, a report of a 5.0-magnitude earthquake occurred at 12.059°N 143.800°E, 163 km southwest of Merizo Village, Guam. No tsunami warnings or advisories were issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. For more information, contact the CNMI EOC State Warning Point at 237-8000. (PR)

4.9-magnitude quake near Saipan

At 6:18am on Oct. 15, 2022, a report of a 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred at 16.973°N 147.141°E 244 km northeast of Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands. No tsunami warnings or advisories were issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. For more information, contact the CNMI EOC State Warning Point at 237-8000. (PR)