Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake southeast of the Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at Sep 17, 2026, 12:10 UTC, at a depth of 90 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2026, 12:10 UTC |
| Depth | 89.7 km |
| Coordinates | -22.480, 171.578 |
| 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 | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.