M4.7 earthquake — 221 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia

An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 221 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia on Oct 4, 2026 at 05:57 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.295, 139.061 |
| Time | Oct 4, 05:57 UTC |
| Location | 221 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0xz |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.