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  "path": "/2026/03/30/major-m7-3-earthquake-hits-near-luganville-vanuatu/",
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  "textContent": "A major earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.3 hit near Luganville, Vanuatu at 08:44 UTC (19:44 LT) on March 30, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 115.8 km (72 miles). EMSC is reporting M7.3 at a depth of 116 km. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this event.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Major M7.3 earthquake hits near Luganville, Vanuatu"
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