M5.0 Earthquake 248 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia — April 16, 2025
2025-04-16 18:13:56 UTC (2025-04-16) · approx. 3:13 AM UTC+9 local
On April 16, 2025 at 18:13 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 248 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.7613°, 141.5660°. This earthquake was detected by 79 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
141.5660°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 248 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia on April 16, 2025 at 18:13 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 11.7613°, 141.5660°, which is 248 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q6kv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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