M6.1 earthquake - 256 km NE of Fais, Micronesia

What happened

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 256 km NE of Fais, Micronesia on 26 Mar 1964, 02:04 UTC at a depth of 20 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.