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M7.8 earthquake - State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Name: M7.8 earthquake - State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Start: 1911-08-16T22:41:17.17+00:00
Location: State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

42065 d ago · 16 Aug 1911, 22:41 UTC State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

What happened

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia on 16 Aug 1911, 22:41 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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