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JIC Release No. 1 - Guam in COR 3; Take Action to Prepare

Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Rear Admiral Benjamin Nicholson placed Guam and the respective military bases in Condition of Readiness (COR) 3 at 1 p.m. this afternoon. At COR 3, damaging winds of 39-57 mph are expected within 48 hours. 

Joint Region Marianas, Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz establish COR 3. All Military installations on Guam are currently securing facilities and housing residents are urged to commence heavy weather preparedness efforts in COR 3. 

No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Loyalty Islands Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 that occurred southeast of the Loyalty Islands at 11:51 a.m. (ChST), with a depth of 45.0 km.

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to the Marianas at this time. 

This will be the only statement issued unless additional information is received.

For more information, contact GHS/OCD Public Information Officer, Jenna Blas at (671) 489-2540 or via email at jenna.g.blas@ghs.guam.

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Press Release - Disturbance Remains a Possible Threat for the Marianas; Heavy Rainfall Expected Monday through Wednesday

The National Weather Service (NWS) Guam Weather Forecast Office continues to monitor Invest Area 97W, which continues to organize. As of this morning, 97W was centered about 250 miles west-southwest of Chuuk Lagoon, 200 miles south-southeast of Satawal, near 5 degrees north latitude and 149 degrees east longitude. It is expected to organize over the next 12 to 36 hours, eventually turning north-northwest toward Guam.

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 that struck 108 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 6:02 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.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) remind the community that when an earthquake strikes, conduct the earthquake procedure, “Drop, Cover and Hold On” until the shaking stops.

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 that struck 158 km SSW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 10.0 km, at 3:53 a.m. (ChST). 

There were no major damages or injuries reported from the earthquake. There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

No Tsunami Threat to Marianas from Tonga Earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 that occurred 95 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga with a depth of 210.1 km, at 2:02 a.m. (ChST)

As advised by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, there is no tsunami threat to Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands from this earthquake.  

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

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 that struck 149 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 21.5 km, at 8:31 a.m. (ChST). 

There were no major damages or injuries reported from the earthquake. There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 that struck 32 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam, with a depth of 54.2 km, at 12:39 p.m. (ChST). 

There were no major damages or injuries reported from the earthquake. There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

Earthquake Recorded

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 that struck 87 km W of Umatac Village, Guam, with a depth of 136.5 km, at 1:07 p.m. (ChST). 

There were no major damages or injuries reported from the earthquake. There is no tsunami threat to the Marianas from the earthquake. 

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