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M 4.7 earthquake - Fiji region

USGS reports a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Fiji region at coordinates -21.9479, -179.3724 with a hypocentral depth of 548.378 km. Published 2026-09-18T06:42:29.274Z.

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
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

Earthquakes are adverse events; a M4.7 could produce light to moderate shaking. The very deep depth (≈548 km) typically reduces surface intensity and the likelihood of damage, but local shaking may be felt and is relevant for residents, travelers, and regional monitoring.

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