A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday near Tonga, a nation of more than 170 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

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.

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

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Tonga’s main island.

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 tsunami warning has been issued in Tonga following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake - the US Geological Survey said it hit around 62 miles northeast of the main island

On a calm Monday morning, a powerful reminder of nature's unpredictability shook Tonga, as a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck just 79 km SSE of Pangai. The earthquake, occurring at 01:18 local time (12:18 GMT Sunday),

In recent news, a significant seismic event has captured international attention. On March 30, a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Tonga Islands at 8:18 PM Beijing Time, as reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). This event raises important questions about earthquake preparedness and response in the Pacific region.