A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded near 244 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia on Jul 30, 2026, 5:55:58 PM (2026-07-30T17:55:58.902Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 29.9 km with coordinates 11.5402, 139.0293.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.9 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 29.9 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 1,565 km ENE of Davao, Philippines.
The epicentre was located at 11.5402 latitude and 139.0293 longitude near 244 km NNE of Colonia, Micronesia. The earthquake was shallow at 29.9 km depth.
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