Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
southeast of the Loyalty Islands
M4.7 Earthquake near southeast of the Loyalty Islands
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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
ID
ec11cbcff5951fb319c9761dd439c02aa7b7dc3d
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 15:14:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.86360,
171.54070
Temperature
20.6°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
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
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Matthew Island
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Hunter Island
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Gemini-Oscostar
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Yasur
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
516
Country (24h)
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