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  "path": "/2026/03/06/m4-9-earthquake-near-edgefield-becomes-strongest-inland-earthquake-on-record-in-louisiana/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-06T14:05:41.000Z",
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  "textContent": "An M4.9 earthquake struck near Edgefield in northwestern Louisiana, United States, at 11:30 UTC on March 5, 2026, becoming the strongest inland earthquake recorded in the state. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the event at a depth of 11.1 km (6.9 miles), while the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) estimated a depth of 10 km (6.1 miles). The quake was widely felt across northern Louisiana and parts of neighboring Texas.\n\nSource",
  "title": "M4.9 earthquake near Edgefield becomes strongest inland earthquake on record in Louisiana"
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