Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
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A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia at 11:40 UTC on February 14, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
The epicenter was located about 172.2 km (106.8 miles) NNE of Colonia, Micronesia.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
2 000 people are estimated to have felt light shaking and 8 000 weak.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unknown/miscellaneous types construction.
Regional seismicity
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