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.

In the early hours of Monday, locals in Tonga faced a startling natural disaster as a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the island nation. This significant incident has not only raised concerns among residents but has also triggered a tsunami warning that has implications for the entire Pacific region.

On a seemingly ordinary morning, a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the island nation of Tonga, igniting concerns and prompting a tsunami warning for the region. This event highlights the seismic activity in the Pacific and the potential risks associated with living in earthquake-prone areas.

Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Pacific island country of Tonga

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, a country in Polynesia made up of 171 islands with a population of a little more than 100,000 people.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the island nation of Tonga led to a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country in the early morning hours of Monday local time.

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 strong 7.0 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 at a depth of 29 kilometers (18 miles) and was centered about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.