Powerful earthquake hits Tonga; tsunami advisory issued

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Magnitude 7.3 quake centered 132 miles east-southeast of Neiafu, Tonga. Probability of serious damage or casualties was small, U.S. Geological Survey says. Hazardous tsunami waves are possible along the coasts of Niue and Tonga.

Published 3 months ago · Tonga

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Reuters

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Tonga region, tsunami warnings issued

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck in the sea about 207 km (128.6 miles) east of south-east of Neiafu, Tonga, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. A tsunami advisory was issued for American Samoa, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC). Hazardous tsunami waves from the earthquake are possible within 300 km of the epicenter along the coasts of Niue and

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

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A powerful 7.3 magnitude underwater earthquake struck Friday off Tonga, a small island, in the southern Pacific, prompting the U.S. Geological Survey to issue a tsunami advisory.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes near Tonga, tsunami warning cancelled

The island nation had a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit offshore in the middle of the night

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Tsunami warning issued as 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga

A tsunami advisory was issued for American Samoa, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC).

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.1 Magnitude Quake Near Island Nation Tonga

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck in the sea off Tonga late Friday, according to the US Geological Survey, sparking a tsunami warning.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Daily Mirror

Enormous 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes sparking tsunami warning

The huge earthquake rocked the sea around 130 miles south-east of Tonga and tsunami warnings have been issued for American Samoa and surrounding regions

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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