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.