M4.5 earthquake — southeast of the Loyalty Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Jul 13, 2026 at 17:15 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.910, 171.502 |
| Time | Jul 13, 17:15 UTC |
| Location | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t046 |
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 | 83 km | Jul 27, 10:46 UTC | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.