Guam: A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs at 21:41 Sept. 14

A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred 297 km (184 miles) south-southwest of Saipan at 21:41 Sept. 14. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles). There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; however, significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.