Shallow M5.9 earthquake hits State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
A magnitude M5.9 earthquake was registered at 11:11 UTC on October 13, 2025, in the State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles), with epicentral coordinates of 7.2°N, 141.6°E.
The location places the quake in the State of Yap, comprising several islands in the western Pacific. Yap is sparsely populated with small communities spread across its islands.
Given the regional geography, critical infrastructure in the State of Yap may include small ports, airstrips, and road networks connecting island villages.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index is 536 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The Federated States of Micronesia lies near the complex tectonic boundaries in the western Pacific, where interactions between the Pacific Plate and smaller nearby plates generate frequent seismic activity.
This information was last updated at 11:30 UTC on October 13, 2025.