Tonga was rocked by an earthquake which initial reports suggested could cause hazardous waves on its coastline.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga early Monday. The island nation felt six aftershocks but did not immediately report damage.

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

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

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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 ...

A massive earthquake has hit near Tonga, prompting fears of a tsunami for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey said the 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit about 62 miles north-east of the ...

The tremor comes just days after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar killed more than 1,600 people and left hundreds missing.