M 6.0 - 154 km SE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands

  • 2018-02-11 23:14:15 (UTC)
  • 13.821°N 146.438°E
  • 10.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2018-02-26 00:51:39 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 223 k
IV Light 0 k
V Moderate 0 k
VI Strong 0 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unknown/miscellaneous types construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
III San Jose Village 15 k
III Talofofo Village 3 k
III Inarajan Village 3 k
III Merizo Village 2 k
III Santa Rita Village 8 k
III Umatac Village 1 k
III Yigo Village 21 k
III Dededo Village 45 k
III Mangilao Village 15 k
III Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village 20 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)