A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near 24 km ENE of Colonia, Micronesia on Aug 17, 2026, 10:53:11 PM (2026-08-17T22:53:11.292Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 9.6380, 138.3106.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.3 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 10.0 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: 1,440 km ENE of Davao, Philippines.
The epicentre was located at 9.6380 latitude and 138.3106 longitude near 24 km ENE of Colonia, Micronesia. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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