M6.4 earthquake - 121 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau

What happened

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck 121 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau on 31 May 1982, 15:18 UTC at a depth of 33 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.