A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga early Monday. The island nation felt six aftershocks but did not immediately report damage.

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

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga early Monday morning, causing slight damage and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami hitting the Pacific island country passed.Tsunami sirens could be heard after the 1:18 a.