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M 4.4 earthquake - 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 located 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga. Coordinates given: -20.3079, -177.7935. Reported depth: 507.081 km.

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
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

A seismic event was recorded by USGS with specific magnitude, location, coordinates, and depth listed in the source excerpt.

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