M5.1 earthquake strikes 77 km SSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred at 18:06 UTC on 2026-09-16, 77 km SSW of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands, at a depth of 110.79 km. The USGS reports light shaking (III) and no immediate damage or tsunami threat. This is a routine seismic event in a tectonically active region, with no significant market or geopolitical implications.