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M5.5 Earthquake
◍ southeast of the Loyalty Islands · · updated 9/7/2026, 7:56:59 AM
Severity score
65/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.5
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.5 recorded9/7/2026, 5:50:44 AMsoutheast of the Loyalty Islands
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 9/7/2026, 7:56:59 AM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.