Earthquakes in Palau — January 2025
1 earthquakes were recorded in Palau during January 2025, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Palau was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Tobi Village, Palau on 28 January 2025 at 09:09 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Palau monthly average of 1 events over the period we cover.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is close to the 1 events Palau averages per month across the 3 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Palau, January 2025
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Tobi Village, Palau | 10.0 | Palau | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Palau in January 2025?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Palau during January 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Palau in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Tobi Village, Palau on 28 January 2025.
Other months in Palau
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.