Earthquake 291 km NE of Fais, Micronesia (4.9 mb) (2025-05-08 18:36:31 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 291 km NE of Fais, Micronesia, at 2025-05-08 18:36:31 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 291 km NE of Fais, Micronesia
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000py1c
Nearest Places
- Mariana Trench - Challenger Deep / 55.99 km
- West Mariana Ridge / 158.89 km
- Toto Seamount - Fumarolic Activity / 173.46 km
- Mariana Trench Marine National Monument - Vents Unit / 173.55 km
- Mariana Trench Marine National Monument - Trench Unit / 174.43 km
Comment
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Depth: 4.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.26 km
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Depth: 1.26 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
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Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
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Depth: 19.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 59.43 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 59.43 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.9
Western Caroline Islands, Micronesia
Time:
Depth: 66.31 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 66.31 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.9
STATE OF YAP, MICRONESIA
Time:
Depth: 38.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 38.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.9
249 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia
Time:
Depth: 38.46 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 38.46 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)