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Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Samoa Islands region
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A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the Samoa Islands region at 15:27 UTC on March 22, 2026. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth. Source