M5.30 Earthquake – 24 km ENE of Colonia, Micronesia

17 August 2026, 22:53 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck 24 km ENE of Colonia, Micronesia on 17 August 2026, 22:53 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.30 (mww)
Location
24 km ENE of Colonia, Micronesia
Date & time
17 August 2026, 22:53 UTC
Coordinates
9.6380, 138.3106
Depth
10.00 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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