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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Southeast of Loyalty Islands

UTC time: 2026-01-19 09:25:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 09:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Southeast of Loyalty Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 09:25:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-22.54000, 170.16000
Temperature
28.3°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 177 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Gemini-Oscostar
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Hunter Island
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 297 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·France - claimed by Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu
  • Traitor's Head
    Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 817 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Vanuatu

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