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Earthquake Recorded

Earthquake Recorded 

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 that struck 33 km ESE of Inarajan Village, Guam, with a depth of 45.8 km, at 6:04 p.m. (ChST). 

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. There were no major damages or injuries reported from the earthquake.

Press Release - Earthquake Recorded

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 that struck 35 km NNW of Asan-Maina Village, Guam, with a depth of 148.4 km, at 7:48 p.m. (ChST).

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. There were no major damages or injuries for Guam reported from the earthquake.

Press Release - Flood Advisory in Effect this Evening

Flood Advisory in Effect this Evening

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a flood advisory, in effect until 10 p.m. this evening for central and southern Guam, along and south of Cross Island Road. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

JIC Recovery Release No. 119 - Mawar Debris Cleanup Completed in 9 Villages

Mawar Debris Cleanup Completed in 9 Villages

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Typhoon Mawar debris mission continues to move forward as debris cleanup from residential rights of way was completed in the villages of Tamuning, Talo’fo’fo and Inalahan this week. The debris mission continues in nine villages, with one village to be scheduled.

Press Release - Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

Thunderstorm Advisory in Effect; Practice Caution

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office issued a thunderstorm advisory, in effect for the Guam International Airport Authority until 12:45 a.m. Thursday morning. Thunderstorms are possible or occurring within 20 nautical miles of the airport.

Be alert and take precautions as required. These storms have been producing occasional lightning. If outdoors, seek shelter if lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

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    Community Invited to the National Preparedness Month Grand Finale Event, September 30

    Community Invited to the National Preparedness Month Grand Finale Event, September 30

    The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) invite the island to participate in the National Preparedness Month (NPM) Grand Finale event on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Agana Shopping Center.

    Earthquake Recorded

    Earthquake Recorded

    The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 that struck 274 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 7:10 a.m. (ChST).

    As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. There were no major damages or injuries for Guam reported from the earthquake.

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