M4.5 earthquake - 297 km NE of Fais, Micronesia

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 297 km NE of Fais, Micronesia on 16 May 2022, 22:50 UTC at a depth of 35 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.