10 Oct 2025, 11:48 UTC · Oct 10, 7:48 AM ET

M5.1 earthquake 234 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 234 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia at Oct 10, 7:48 AM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.1 mb
Time10 Oct 2025, 11:48 UTC
Location11.573°, 141.639° – 234 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000rg47
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 234 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia earthquake?

Magnitude 5.1 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 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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