Earthquakes in Palau — April 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Palau during April 2026, 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 55 km.
The month's largest event in Palau was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Sonsorol Village, Palau on 10 April 2026 at 13:15 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 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.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Palau in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Palau, April 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Sonsorol Village, Palau | 55.0 | Palau | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Palau in April 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Palau during April 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Palau in April 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Sonsorol Village, Palau on 10 April 2026.
Other months in Palau
Magnitudes for April 2026 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.