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M 4.2 earthquake - 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 located 245 km east of Levuka, Fiji (coordinates -17.9326, -178.3723) with a reported depth of 533.686 km. Source publication time: 2026-09-21T07:35:40.400Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The source documents a seismic event near Fiji with magnitude, coordinates, and depth recorded by USGS; this provides a factual record of the event.

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