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Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean, USGS says
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by ABC13 Houston
· March 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about this earthquake, readers in The Woodlands can refer to the USGS or other reliable sources, such as ABC13 Houston, which reported on the event.
A significant earthquake has occurred in the South Pacific Ocean. 6. The earthquake struck near Tonga, an area in the South Pacific.
Details about the earthquake are currently limited to its magnitude and location. For more information about this earthquake, readers in The Woodlands can refer to the USGS or other reliable sources, such as ABC13 Houston, which reported on the event.
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Category: weather ·
Published: March 24, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A significant earthquake has occurred in the South Pacific Ocean. According to the USGS, the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. The earthquake struck near Tonga, an area in the South…
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