Micronesia Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Micronesia, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Micronesia (0)
Micronesia has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Micronesia has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Micronesia (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.0 | 171 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia | Feb 14, 2024 |
| M5.9 | 244 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia | Jul 30, 2026 |
| M5.5 | 156 km NE of Fais, Micronesia | May 5, 2024 |
| M5.4 | 23 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia | Aug 15, 2026 |
| M5.4 | 299 km SSE of Fais, Micronesia | Oct 15, 2025 |
| M5.4 | 223 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia | Oct 10, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Micronesia have earthquakes?
- Micronesia recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 5.0 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Micronesia?
- The largest earthquake in Micronesia in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.0 near 171 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia.
- When was the last major earthquake in Micronesia?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Micronesia was a magnitude 5.3 near 24 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Micronesia
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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