M4.9 earthquake — 28 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 28 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia on Aug 17, 2026 at 18:51 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.711, 138.289 |
| Time | Aug 17, 18:51 UTC |
| Location | 28 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015efc |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 9 km | Aug 15, 22:52 UTC | 19 km NE of Colonia, Micronesia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.