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M 4.2 earthquake - Fiji region

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 in the Fiji region. Reported coordinates: -18.7759, -177.4361. Reported depth: 409.341 km. (Source published 2026-09-21T17:22:46.521Z.)

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
2/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The item is a USGS-recorded seismic event and provides the event's magnitude, precise coordinates, and depth — core observational data for monitoring and record-keeping.

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