| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.183, 170.808 |
| UTC time | 2025-08-16 12:08:24.075 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 16, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southeast of the Loyalty Islands on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 12:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Noumea, about 458.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 170.808 and latitude -23.183.
| Location | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| Country | southeast of the Loyalty Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-08-16
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