Update: Sept. 13 – 5.0 magnitude earthquake reported southeast of the Loyalty Islands

Published Sep 24, 2026

LIFOU, Loyalty Islands Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 07:30 UTC (18:30 local time), with its epicenter southeast of the Loyalty Islands of southeast of the Loyalty Islands and a depth of 97 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey