Palau
Earthquakes in Palau
Latest earthquakes in Palau on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Palau
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Koror
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Koror
Forecast for the area around: Palau. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Palau
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Palau
Palau has recorded 46 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4 in 1982.
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46 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 92 mi ENE of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 20.5 mi | |
| 6.1 | 94 mi SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 6.8 mi | |
| 5.8 | 63 mi WNW of Medalaii Hamlet, Palau | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.7 | 142 mi SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 15.1 mi | |
| 5.6 | 156 mi E of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 3.1 mi | |
| 5.3 | 30 mi NNE of Koror, Palau | 23.3 mi | |
| 5.3 | 11 mi ESE of Koror Town, Palau | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.2 | 104 mi E of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 21.7 mi | |
| 5.2 | 99 mi SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 13.9 mi | |
| 5.1 | 94 mi ENE of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.0 | 102 mi SSW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 11 mi E of Koror Town, Palau | 6.2 mi | |
| 5.0 | 49 mi NNE of Koror, Palau | 10.1 mi | |
| 4.9 | 125 mi SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 10.9 mi | |
| 4.9 | 107 mi SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 16.4 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2022 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2021 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 2020 | 3 | M6.1 |
| 2019 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 2018 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2017 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2016 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2014 | 10 | M5.6 |
| 2013 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2011 | 1 | M5.3 |
| 2010 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 2005 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1995 | 2 | M5.3 |
| 1994 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1993 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1992 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1990 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1987 | 2 | M5.7 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1982 | 1 | M6.4 |
| 1980 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1976 | 1 | M5.8 |