7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Neiafu, Tonga; Tsunami Warning Issued and Later Eased

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7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Neiafu, Tonga; Tsunami Warning Issued and Later Eased

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7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Neiafu, Tonga; Tsunami Warning Issued and Later Eased

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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Neiafu, Tonga, early Tuesday.
The quake triggered a tsunami warning across various regions of Tonga.
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed.
The tsunami warning was later eased by Tonga's Meteorological Services.

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake rattled Neiafu, Tonga, early Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake struck 153 kilometers (95 miles) west of Neiafu at a depth of 237.5 kilometers (147.5 miles). Although there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, the event prompted alerts across the region, according to aa and Indiatimes.

The earthquake led to a national tsunami warning, with Tonga's Meteorological Services advising citizens to evacuate to higher ground. In its statement, it warned a "dangerous tsunami could occur in minutes" following the quake, according to aa and Reuters.

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