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  "path": "/2026/03/20/strong-and-shallow-m6-6-earthquake-hits-south-shetland-islands/",
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  "textContent": "A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit the South Shetland Islands at 00:22 UTC on March 20, 2026. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 4.9 km (3 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Strong and shallow M6.6 earthquake hits South Shetland Islands"
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