4.7Light

M 4.7 - southeast of the Loyalty Islands

southeast of the Loyalty Islands

March 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M4.7
Light
Depth
10.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
23.3111ยฐS, 170.6301ยฐE
epicenter

About This Earthquake

This was a light earthquake registering M4.7 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at southeast of the Loyalty Islands at a depth of 10.0 km below the surface.

The earthquake occurred on March 26, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s7re.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the southeast of the Loyalty Islands earthquake?

This was a light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7. Earthquakes of this magnitude are felt by many but usually cause little damage.

Where was the southeast of the Loyalty Islands earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at southeast of the Loyalty Islands at a depth of 10.0 km.

M4.7 Light Earthquake - southeast of the Loyalty Islands | USGS