A tsunami warning for American Samoa was lifted after a robust earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck between American Samoa and Tonga on Sunday.
The earthquake struck below the ocean about 269.2 km (167.3 miles) south-southwest of Tafuna in American Samoa at a depth of 36 km (22.4 miles), in accordance with the United States Geological Survey.
The epicenter was about 108 km (67 miles) north-northeast of Hihifo on Tonga.
“Based on all available data there is no further tsunami threat to American Samoa from this earthquake,” mentioned the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
There have been no instant studies of damages or accidents, in accordance with native media.
In January, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption triggered a tsunami that destroyed villages and resorts on Tonga in the identical area and knocked out communications for the South Pacific nation of about 105,000 individuals. At least three individuals have been killed. —Reuters
