M4.9 earthquake — southeast of the Loyalty Islands
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Jul 27, 2026 at 10:46 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 117 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 116.9 km |
| Coordinates | -22.176, 171.340 |
| Time | Jul 27, 10:46 UTC |
| Location | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t3mw |
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.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.