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 "url": "https://emergencemachine.com/brief/9g2",
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 "place": "Nuku'alofa, Tonga",
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 "headline": "Earthquake Strikes Nuku'alofa",
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  "A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Nuku'alofa on Tuesday, according to VolcanoDiscovery.com. The temblor occurred close to the capital city of Tongatapu.",
  "The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued no tsunami warnings for the region following the quake. Local officials are assessing damage and ensuring public safety.",
  "Tonga is currently under a drought warning due to intensifying El Niño conditions, as reported by Matangi Tonga. Water conservation efforts are being urged among residents."
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  {
   "title": "Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Nukalofa, Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga",
   "url": "https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/news/197833/Magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-near-Nukalofa-Nuku-alofa-Tongatapu-Tonga.html",
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   "title": "Tonga warned to conserve water as El Niño drought intensifies",
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   "seen": "2026-11-03T04:22:15Z"
  }
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   "name": "M6.1 earthquake",
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 "attention": null,
 "day": "https://emergencemachine.com/brief/day/2026-11-08"
}