
Koror
Earthquakes in Koror
Latest earthquakes in Koror (Palau), 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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Tsunamis
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Koror
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Koror
Koror 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 | 149 km ENE of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 33.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 152 km SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 11.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 101 km WNW of Medalaii Hamlet, Palau | 33.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 228 km SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 24.3 km | |
| 5.6 | 251 km E of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 5.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 48 km NNE of Koror, Palau | 37.5 km | |
| 5.3 | 17 km ESE of Koror Town, Palau | 33.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 168 km E of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 35.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 159 km SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 22.4 km | |
| 5.1 | 151 km ENE of Ngermid Hamlet, Palau | 33.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 165 km SSW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 18 km E of Koror Town, Palau | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 79 km NNE of Koror, Palau | 16.2 km | |
| 4.9 | 201 km SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 17.6 km | |
| 4.9 | 173 km SW of Ngerbeched Hamlet, Palau | 26.4 km |
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 |