Summary
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga in the southern Pacific Ocean, creating initial concerns about a tsunami. However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later stated there was no tsunami threat as the earthquake was too deep. Tonga's disaster office confirmed the tsunami threat had been lifted.
Key Facts
- A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga on Tuesday.
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of 142.6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Local officials issued tsunami warnings after the earthquake.
- Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office lifted the tsunami threat shortly after.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there was no tsunami threat due to the earthquake's depth.
- Tonga is located around 1,100 miles north of New Zealand's North Island.
