M4.7 earthquake — southeast of the Loyalty Islands
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Sep 20, 2026 at 22:09 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.967, 171.851 |
| Time | Sep 20, 22:09 UTC |
| Location | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000titt |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 238 km | Sep 15, 04:52 UTC | 229 km E of Tadine, New Caledonia |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.