First published Oct 20, 2026, 11:51:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 11:51:15 PM UTC

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M 5.1 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, at coordinates -25.5451, 179.5284 and a depth of 517.082 km. The report lists a tsunami flag of 0 and a significance score of 400.

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Affected location: south of the Fiji Islands
Magnitude 5.1
Depth 517.082 km

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The report provides the earthquake’s location, depth, and USGS significance rating, and records no tsunami flag.

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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