On Sunday, a powerful magnitude 7 earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Initial fears of a tsunami were soon alleviated, although precautions were advised for local residents.

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga - Residents of the Pacific Island country were told to move to higher ground

It subsequently revised the assessment, saying “the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed”, but authorities in Tonga issued further warnings.

An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck the Tonga Islands on Sunday, alerting residents and officials to potential tsunami threats. This incident, recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS),

A HUGE 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit near Tonga and Niue in the Pacific Ocean and prompted a tsunami warning. The US Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 62 miles northeast of the main

A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake prompted a brief “Tsunami Threat” for Tonga. Preliminary reports from the U.

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

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