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  "path": "/2026/04/16/strong-and-shallow-m6-0-earthquake-hits-south-of-the-kermadec-islands-april-16-2026/",
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  "textContent": "A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit south of the Kermadec Islands at 13:30 UTC on April 16, 2026 (01:30 LT on April 17). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Strong and shallow M6.0 earthquake hits south of the Kermadec Islands"
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