Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning

An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off Tonga on Thursday, United States Geological Survey mentioned.

The quake was at a depth of 212 km (132 miles) and the epicenter was at a distance of 73 km northwest of Hihifo, Tonga, the USGS mentioned.

The US Tsunami Warning System mentioned there was no tsunami warning after the earthquake. — Reuters

Source: www.gmanetwork.com