M5.50 Earthquake – southeast of the Loyalty Islands

7 September 2026, 05:50 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.50 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands on 7 September 2026, 05:50 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.50 (mww)
Location
southeast of the Loyalty Islands
Date & time
7 September 2026, 05:50 UTC
Coordinates
-23.4192, 171.6769
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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