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Northern Mariana Islands Volcanic Activity

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Monday, August 25, 10:00 a.m. local Anatahan time

For the past 24 hours, Anatahan volcanic seismicity has been low, at a level similar to that of the past month or so. There were no apparent eruption signals or precursory events. Tremor and seismic energy release are low.

Tuesday, August 26, 09:50 a.m. local Anatahan time

For the past 24 hours, Anatahan volcanic seismicity has been low, at a level similar to that since June. There were no apparent eruption signals or precursory events. Tremor and seismic energy release are low.

Wednesday, August 27, 11:20 a.m. local Anatahan time

For the past 24 hours, Anatahan volcanic seismicity has been low, at a level similar to that since June. There were no apparent eruption signals or precursory events. Tremor and seismic energy release are low.

Thursday, August 28, 10:40 a.m. local Anatahan time

For the past 24 hours, Anatahan volcanic seismicity has been low, at a level similar to that since June. There were no apparent eruption signals or precursory events. Tremor and seismic energy release are low.

Friday, August 29, 10:30 a.m. local Anatahan time

For the past 24 hours, Anatahan volcanic seismicity has been low, at a level similar to that since June. There were no apparent eruption signals or precursory events. Tremor and seismic energy release are low.

A distant earthquake energetic enough to trigger the RSAM alarm occurred somewhere south of Saipan about 22:08 UTC.

Saturday, August 30, 05:00 a.m. local Anatahan time

For the past 24 hours, Anatahan volcanic seismicity has been low, at a level similar to that since June. There were no apparent eruption signals or precursory events. Tremor and seismic energy release are low.

A M4.2 Saipan earthquake triggered the RSAM alarm at 15:52 CNMI time.

Sunday, August 31, 10:40 a.m. local Anatahan time

For the past 24 hours, Anatahan volcanic seismicity has been low, at a level similar to that since June. There were no apparent eruption signals or precursory events. Tremor and seismic energy release are low.

A M4.2 Saipan earthquake triggered the RSAM alarm at 15:52 CNMI time.

Contact persons:
Juan Takai Camacho, Geophysical Seismic Technician, EMO Saipan; tel: (670) 322-9528, fax: (670) 322-7743, email: juantcamacho@hotmail.com
Ramon Chong, Geophysical Instrument Specialist, EMO Saipan; tel: (670) 322-9528, fax: (670) 322-7743, email: rcchongemo@hotmail.com
Frank Trusdell, Geologist, USGS; tel: (808) 967-8812, fax: (808) 967-8890, email: trusdell@usgs.gov


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