Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Southeast of Loyalty Islands
M4.7 Earthquake near Southeast of Loyalty Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Southeast of Loyalty Islands on April 21, 2026 at 11:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
a4bc6e8df1c906e7d36c7488535129b6d5a448aa
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 11:03:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
-23.16000,
170.88200
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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