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A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country.
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Tsunami Warning Lifted After 7.0 Earthquake Near Tonga in the South Pacific WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning ...
It subsequently revised the assessment, saying “the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed”, but authorities in Tonga issued further warnings.
A tsunami warning has been issued for places within 300km of the epicentre, including the capital, Nuku'alofa.
The earthquake struck approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Tonga’s main island, Tongatapu. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake, emphasizing its significant magnitude. Natural disasters like this can lead to devastating consequences, hence the prompt issuance of a tsunami alert following the quake.
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 ...
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A tsunami warning has been cancelled in Tonga after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Pacific Island kingdom in the early hours of Sunday.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday near Tonga, a nation of more than 170 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.