Tonga is a Polynesian nation consisting of 171 islands and has a population of just over 100,000 people, with majority residing on the main island, Tongatapu. A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake ...

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga on Sunday, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred ...

A 7.0-magnitude quake struck near Tonga, prompting tsunami warnings from authorities. Residents were advised to evacuate to high ground or solid buildings in risk areas. The tsunami threat was ...

A tsunami warning has been lifted for Tonga after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific Island country. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warned of potential ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — 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 ...

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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This image taken from video provided by Viral Tonganz shows vehicles in traffic after a strong 7.1 magnitude ...

A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tonga on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 16 km (10 miles), GFZ said. GFZ had earlier pegged the earthquake at ...