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M 4.9 earthquake - 193 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 located 193 km SE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna. Coordinates: -14.6397, -175.0529. Depth: 10 km. Source published 2026-09-23T17:20:32.721Z.

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
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

USGS recorded a seismic event (M4.9) with provided location, coordinates, and depth. This report documents a locally situated earthquake event for the Wallis and Futuna area.

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