M4.8 earthquake - 293 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 293 km NNE of Fais, Micronesia on 30 Dec 2024, 15:27 UTC at a depth of 69 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.