Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake southeast of the Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at Aug 5, 2026, 23:40 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 5, 2026, 23:40 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.969, 171.375 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 5.0 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 72 km / 44 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 5.5 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 62 km / 38 mi | depth 121 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.