Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 55.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Sonsorol · Sonsorol
Country overviewPalau · Sonsorol
M4.7 Earthquake near Sonsorol (Palau)
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About this earthquake
On April 10, 2026 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Sonsorol (Palau). With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 km — close to the regional average (55 km)
Regional average: 55 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Palau
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1 Catalogue entries
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