Update 08:45 UTC: Only light damage as broken glass, falling shelves and unsecured objects or damaged transformers reported.  No important damage or injuries currently.Update 08:40 UTC: Power is reported out at Mount Santa Rosa, Yigo and also in Dandan area were crews are working to safely fix a line as a result of the earthquake. In southern villages power has been mostly restored.

Update 08:25 UTC: A landslide was reported in East Agama, Uttam. Guam Police Department and Department of Public Works have been dispatched to follow up on the situation.

Update 07:27 UTC: The earthquake was downgraded to Magnitude 6.7. This makes it less dangerous.

Update 07:11 UTC: Pacific Daily News is reporting power outages from Talofofo to Malojloj and down to Bear Rock in Inarajan.
– Some residents have reported losing phone service after the quake.

Update 06:37 UTC
As reported by our readers, the USGS ShakeMap gives a strong intensity for the whole island. This can cause moderate damage to buildings. So far, no reports indicate any damage or destruction.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred only a few km north of Guam, according to preliminary USGS data. The hypocenter was located in a depth of approx. 130 km. This makes the earthquake less dangerous and reduces the chance for a tsunami. NO warnung was issued, althouth small, non-destructive waves along the coast of Guam can not be excluded.

The shaking of the earthquake was felt very strongly on Guam, according to reports we received.

Nearby cities:

1. 45km (28mi) NW of Piti Village, Guam
2. 51km (32mi) NW of Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village, Guam
3. 54km (34mi) WNW of Dededo Village, Guam
4. 55km (34mi) NW of Mangilao Village, Guam
5. 49km (30mi) NW of Hagatna, Guam