M4.6 earthquake — offshore
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred in an offshore area on Jul 21, 2026 at 12:29 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.954, 169.574 |
| Time | Jul 21, 12:29 UTC |
| Location | — |
| USGS event ID | us7000t265 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 184 km | Jul 27, 10:46 UTC | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| M4.4 | 205 km | Jul 23, 13:21 UTC | 90 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.