Latest earthquakes near Ngerulmud, Melekeok today
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Ngerulmud Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ngerulmud, Melekeok in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ngerulmud in 2014. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ngerulmud that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ngerulmud in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ngerulmud during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 25 | 86.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 10.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ngerulmud
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ngerulmud occurred on Dec 24, 2020 03:11 local time (Pacific/Palau timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 176 kilometers (109 mi) south-west of Ngerulmud, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ngerulmud in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1911 07:41, 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-west of Ngerulmud. It is the strongest earthquake near Ngerulmud in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ngerulmud, Melekeok in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ngerulmud.
Nearest earthquakes from Ngerulmud
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ngerulmud, Melekeok. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ngerulmud.
When was the last earthquake in Ngerulmud, Melekeok?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ngerulmud on the evening of July 25, 2024 at 20:18 local time (Pacific/Palau). The center of this earthquake was located 279km east of Ngerulmud at a depth of 13km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ngerulmud, Melekeok in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ngerulmud, Melekeok?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ngerulmud on the morning of August 17, 1911 at 07:41 local time (Pacific/Palau). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east of Ngerulmud at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ngerulmud since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ngerulmud, Melekeok?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ngerulmud. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
