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M 4.4 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands

USGS reports a magnitude 4.4 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands. Coordinates: -25.0118, -178.0114. Depth: 427.498 km. Source published at 2026-09-22T18:48:31.934Z.

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
1/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

USGS recorded the seismic event and provided magnitude, precise coordinates, and depth. The supplied source does not report impacts, warnings, or broader consequences.

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