M4.5 earthquake - 153 km E of Melekeok Village, Palau

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 153 km E of Melekeok Village, Palau on 23 Oct 2021, 14:50 UTC at a depth of 10 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.