Update: Earthquake rattles region close to State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia on April 9 – 5.0 magnitude recorded

Published Apr 18, 2026

TOMIL, Yap — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to State of Yap on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 05:35 UTC (15:35 local time), with its epicenter of State of Yap and a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.

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You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey