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.

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, leading to a brief tsunami warning that was later lifted. A follow-up 6.1 magnitude quake hit the same area. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage,