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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 ...

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga early Monday morning, prompting a tsunami warning that has since been lifted. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the earthquake hit about ...

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck the island of Tonga, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 kilometres (62 miles ...

An urgent tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific Island of Tonga after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck nearby. The US Geological Survey said the tremor hit around 62 miles northeast of ...

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TOKYO -- A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 ...