M4.8 earthquake — 281 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 281 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna on Jul 9, 2026 at 21:37 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.742, -177.331 |
| Time | Jul 9, 21:37 UTC |
| Location | 281 km SSE of Alo, Wallis and Futuna |
| USGS event ID | us7000szcz |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 156 km | Jul 23, 19:42 UTC | 275 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.2 | 167 km | Jul 24, 10:09 UTC | 270 km E of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.2 | 180 km | Jul 24, 08:20 UTC | 213 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji |
| M4.5 | 227 km | Jul 23, 20:22 UTC | 286 km ESE of Levuka, Fiji |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.