Guam: A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred in Pacific Ocean on Nov. 22

A magnitude-5.2 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean south of Guam at 01:29 Nov. 22. The epicenter was about 181 km (111 miles) from Guam. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 35 km (21 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout Guam. 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 possible 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.