M4.2 earthquake - 279 km E of Fais, Micronesia

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 279 km E of Fais, Micronesia on 29 May 2023, 20:23 UTC at a depth of 12 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.