Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tonga [View all]
Source: The Independent
Sunday 30 March 2025 15:25 BST
A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit about 62 miles north-east of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible, but later said there was no longer a tsunami threat.
Tsunami sirens could be heard after the 1.18am quake urging residents to move inland, according to the Talanoa o Tonga news site. There were no initial reports of damage.
Residents in the Ha'apai island group had calmly moved to higher ground, the report said.
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/world/tonga-earthuake-tsunami-warning-pacific-b2724090.html
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Article updated.
Previous article -
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country.
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.
The quake was at a depth of 16 km (10 miles).
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible cor coasts located within 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicenter. No reports of damage were immediately available.
Original article -
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country.
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.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible cor coasts located within 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicenter.
No reports of damage were immediately available.
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