7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami warning issued for the Pacific island nation

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A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit close to Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island nation.

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The U.S. Geological Survey stated the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the primary island within the early morning hours of Monday native time.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Middle issued an alert saying hazardous waves might be doable cor coasts situated inside 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicenter.

No experiences of harm have been instantly out there.

Tonga is a rustic in Polynesia made up of 171 islands with a inhabitants of a bit greater than 100,000 individuals, most of whom dwell on the primary island of Tongatapu.

It’s greater than 3,500 kilometers (2,000 miles) off of Australia’s east coast.