Disasters · Earthquake

M5.3 · Micronesia

First tracked 17 August 2026 · Last updated 18 August 2026

M5.3

Magnitude

10 km

Depth

9,120

Population exposed

9 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5.3 earthquake struck Micronesia at a depth of 10 km, with an estimated population exposure of 9,120 and one felt report.

Sources

Source: GDACS & USGS · figures modelled · Reviewed