M4.9 Earthquake near 249 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia

UTC time: 2025-04-16 18:14:00 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth: 38.5 km
Source: USGS

249 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia

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About this earthquake

On April 16, 2025 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 249 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

38.5 km

UTC time

2025-04-16 18:14:00 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

11.75080, 141.61190

Depth profile

Shallow

38.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Seamount X

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'230 m ·United States
Forecast Seamount

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -1'456 m ·United States
NW Rota-1

Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -455 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·United States

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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