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M 4.3 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 located south of the Fiji Islands. Coordinates: -26.3979, -179.3736. Depth: 431.374 km. (Source published 2026-09-22T10:00:31.232Z.)

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
7/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

This item reports a measured M4.3 earthquake with precise coordinates and depth from the USGS. The source provides location and seismic parameters but does not include details about impacts, damage, or wider consequences.

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