M4.6 earthquake — southeast of the Loyalty Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Jul 8, 2026 at 10:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 121 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 120.8 km |
| Coordinates | -22.305, 171.346 |
| Time | Jul 8, 10:35 UTC |
| Location | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t0pv |
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 | 14 km | Jul 27, 10:46 UTC | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.