Chuuk
Earthquakes in Chuuk
Latest earthquakes in Chuuk (Federated States of Micronesia), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Chuuk
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Chuuk
Chuuk has recorded 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1993. The strongest was M5.1 in 2015.
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6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1993. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 157 km S of Weno, Federated States of Micronesia | 14.9 km | |
| 5.0 | 257 km NW of Weno, Federated States of Micronesia | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 287 km W of Weno, Federated States of Micronesia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 208 km NW of Weno, Federated States of Micronesia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 295 km WSW of Weno, Federated States of Micronesia | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 34 km S of Weno, Federated States of Micronesia | 33.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2015 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1993 | 1 | M5.0 |