25 Sept 2025, 08:42 UTC · Sep 25, 4:42 AM ET

M5.1 earthquake 262 km NE of Fais, Micronesia

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 262 km NE of Fais, Micronesia at Sep 25, 4:42 AM ET, 70 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.1 mb
Time25 Sept 2025, 08:42 UTC
Location11.657°, 141.975° – 262 km NE of Fais, Micronesia
Depth69.7 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000rcru
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 262 km NE of Fais, Micronesia earthquake?

Magnitude 5.1 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 70 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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