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  "path": "/2026/04/19/strong-shallow-m6-1-earthquake-tonga-april-19-2026/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-19T18:16:19.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit Tonga at 17:34 UTC on April 19, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 36 km (22.4 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.\n\nSource",
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