7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Tonga, Tsunami Warning Canceled

Unknown Apr 02, 2026 650 Views

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the Pacific island country of Tonga early Monday morning, March 31, 2025 (local time), prompting a tsunami warning that was subsequently canceled. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake hit at 1:18 AM local time, about 100 kilometers northeast o...