A tsunami warning has been issued in Tonga following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake - the US Geological Survey said it hit around 62 miles northeast of the main island

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 ...

Tonga was rocked by an earthquake which initial reports suggested could cause hazardous waves on its coastline.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible cor coasts located within 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicentre.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southeast of Pangai, Tonga, early on March 31, 2025, at 1:18 a.m. local time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt strongly in the region. It was centered approximately 168 kilometers northeast of Nuku‘alofa, the capital of Tonga.

On Sunday, a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific island nation of Tonga, prompting the issuance of a tsunami warning. This seismic event, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, was reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS) and has raised significant concerns about potential tsunami impacts.

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit the Tonga Islands on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, a country in Polynesia made up of 171 islands with a population of a little more than 100,000 people.