M6.70 Earthquake – southeast of the Loyalty Islands

13 July 2026, 14:45 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 6.70 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands on 13 July 2026, 14:45 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.

Magnitude
6.70 (mwp)
Location
southeast of the Loyalty Islands
Date & time
13 July 2026, 14:45 UTC
Coordinates
-23.0000, 171.4000
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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