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Press Release - No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

No Immediate Threat to Marianas Assessed from Reported North Korea Launch

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), federal and military partners, continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile out of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today. 

8:45 a.m. Flood Advisory in Effect for Guam; Crews Continue to Work on East Agana Landslide

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for southern and central Guam until 10:30 a.m. this morning. Between 2.4 and 4.6 inches of rain have fallen.

flood watch remains in effect for Guam and Rota through late tonight. Flooding caused by excessive remains possible. Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches is possible over Guam and Rota through early Thursday morning.

The community is advised to take the following precautionary actions:.

5:40 a.m. Flood Warning in Effect for Guam; Landslide Reported in East Agana

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood warning, in effect for Guam until 7:30 a.m. this morning.

An unsettled pattern caused by a passing tropical disturbance, Invest 96 W, is producing heavy showers and thunderstorms. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches are possible across Guam in the next 1 to 2 hours. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

The community is advised to take the following precautionary actions:.

7:30 a.m. No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Distant Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 that occurred near the Drake Passage with a depth of 10.5 km, at 6:29 a.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam and the CNMI from this earthquake. 

This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

12:00 p.m. No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Philippines Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 that occurred 20 km E of Santiago, Philippines, with a depth of 58.1 km, at 11:43 a.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam and the CNMI from this earthquake.  

This will be the final statement issued by GHS/OCD unless additional information is received.

9:45 a.m Flood Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect for Guam until 11:30 a.m. this morning. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area, resulting in minor flooding.

The community is advised to take the following precautionary actions:.

8:45 a.m. OHS-OCD Kicks Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Malware Prevention Training

The Office of Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense (OHS-OCD), in collaboration with the University of Arkansas System, successfully hosted a 32-hour, instructor-led Malware Prevention, Discovery, and Recovery (MPDR) course from October 6–9, 2025, at the OHS-OCD facility in Agana Heights.

This timely and impactful training marked the official start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, reinforcing Guam’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity resilience across sectors.

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