Powerful earthquake in Pacific triggers tsunami threat for Tonga

A almighty earthquake was reported successful the Pacific Ocean aboriginal Monday greeting section time, with officials saying determination is simply a tsunami menace for areas adjacent the epicenter.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was reported astir 56 miles southeast of Pangai, Tonga, astir 1:18 a.m. section clip connected Monday (8:18 a.m. ET connected Sunday).

A almighty earthquake was reported successful the Pacific Ocean connected Monday greeting section time, triggering tsunami alerts.

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The earthquake was reported astatine a extent of astir 6 miles.

According to reports connected the USGS website, shaking has been reported successful places similar Pangai, and Nukualofa successful Tonga.

According to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, determination is simply a menace for tsunami waves successful Tonga.

No different accusation was instantly available.

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