M4.9 earthquake

southeast of the Loyalty Islands

A magnitude 4.9 (light) earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands on September 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Magnitude

4.9 mb

Depth

10 km

When

September 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM UTC

Coordinates

-23.047°, 171.752°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.