Update: Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude reported southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Sept. 2

Published Sep 24, 2025

LIFOU, Loyalty Islands Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake was detected southeast of the Loyalty Islands Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 20:14 UTC (07:14 local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter southeast of the Loyalty Islands of southeast of the Loyalty Islands.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey