A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later.

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. Related video above: How to keep an eye on natural disasters The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.