Micronesia

Micronesia – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
2
Latest UTC: 2026-08-17 18:51:11
Strongest
M5.4
Maap′
Country rank
#114
2 quakes in 2026 · out of 114 countries
Averages
M4.95 · 10 km
 

Overview – Micronesia

The latest recorded earthquake in Micronesia was on 2026-08-17 at 18:51 UTC in Yap with magnitude M4.9.

The strongest recorded earthquake in Micronesia reached magnitude M5.4 on 2026-08-15.

All-time events
3
Strongest
M5.4
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-17 18:51:11 UTC

Strongest – Micronesia

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M5.4 Maap′
UTC: 2026-08-15 22:52:56 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Micronesia

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Micronesia.

Recent earthquakes – Micronesia

Showing the latest 2 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.9 Depth: 10 km
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Yap · Maap′

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 18:51:11 UTC
Coordinates 9.711, 138.289
Source usgs

28 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia

M5.4 Depth: 10 km
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Yap · Maap′

Time (UTC) 2026-08-15 22:52:56 UTC
Coordinates 9.657, 138.224
Source usgs

19 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia

Charts – Micronesia

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
0
2025-11
1
2025-12
0
2026-01
0
2026-02
0
2026-03
0
2026-04
0
2026-05
0
2026-06
0
2026-07
0
2026-08
2
2026-09
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
0
3-4
0
4-5
2
5-6
1
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
3

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Micronesia

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Yap
    Events: 3

FAQ – Micronesia

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Micronesia?
The newest entry in our database for Micronesia is dated 2026-08-17 18:51:11 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Micronesia?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Micronesia reached magnitude M5.4.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Micronesia?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 3 recorded earthquakes for Micronesia (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Micronesia?
Across all recorded events in Micronesia, the average magnitude is M4.95 and the average depth is 10 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Micronesia to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Significant historical earthquakes – Micronesia

with casualties or damage

  1. 1911 Caroline Islands M7.7
  2. 1912 Caroline Islands M7.5
  3. 1912 Caroline Islands M6.9 tsunami

Country history – Micronesia

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