Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake southeast of the Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands at Aug 20, 2026, 13:14 UTC, at a depth of 121 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 20, 2026, 13:14 UTC |
| Depth | 120.9 km |
| Coordinates | -22.416, 171.417 |
| 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 | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 5.0 | southeast of the Loyalty Islands | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 98 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.