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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near southeast of the Loyalty Islands

UTC time: 2026-07-14 01:27:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near southeast of the Loyalty Islands on July 14, 2026 at 01:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 01:27:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.74250, 171.44390

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the New Hebrides Plate.
Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Australia · about 39 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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