M5.0 Earthquake 253 km N of Fais, Micronesia — July 13, 2020
2020-07-13 06:22:31 UTC (2020-07-13) · approx. 3:22 PM UTC+9 local
On July 13, 2020 at 06:22 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 253 km N of Fais, Micronesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.0386°, 140.2108°.
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
140.2108°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Fais, Micronesia?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 253 km N of Fais, Micronesia on July 13, 2020 at 06:22 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 12.0386°, 140.2108°, which is 253 km N 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: us7000amlk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, July 13, 2020). M5.0 Earthquake 253 km N of Fais, Micronesia — July 13, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000amlk/