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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near southeast of the Loyalty Islands

UTC time: 2026-07-13 15:14:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near southeast of the 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. 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
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 15:14:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.86360, 171.54070
Temperature
20.6°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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Tectonic context

Located on the New Hebrides Plate.
Near the boundary New Hebrides ↔ Australia · about 10 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matthew Island
    Distance: 64 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: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -33 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Vanuatu
  • Yasur
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Vanuatu

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