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  "path": "/2026/05/15/strong-m6-7-earthquake-hits-near-the-east-coast-of-honshu-japan/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-15T13:09:15.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.7 hit near the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 11:22 UTC (20:22 LT) on May 15, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 44 km (27 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.7 at a depth of 40 km (25 miles). According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), there is no tsunami threat from this event.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Strong M6.7 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan"
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