Earthquakes in Southeast of Loyalty Islands
Right now
The most recent data we hold from GFZ arrived 5 hours ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, <1 km from here.
Reported by GFZ today.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 13 September 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
GFZ reported: Southeast of Loyalty Islands
GFZ recorded magnitude 5.4 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Southeast of Loyalty Islands.
Nearby, since 13 September 2026
- September 13, 2026 · score 9 · 0.0 km
How we know
One source: GFZ. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 20 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 20 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | -21.9650, 172.0820 |
| Nearest City | Mont-Dore (569 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-13T07:30:08.550Z |
| Source | https://geofon.gfz-potsdam.de/eqinfo/event.php?id=gfz2026rymd |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.43 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Southeast of Loyalty Islands |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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