When Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai, an underwater volcano near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean, erupted in 2022, scientists expected that it would spew enough water vapor into the stratosphere to push global temperatures past the 1.

On Sunday, a powerful magnitude 7 earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Initial fears of a tsunami were soon alleviated, although precautions were advised for local residents.

A massive earthquake has hit near Tonga, prompting fears of a tsunami for the Pacific island country. The US Geological Survey said the 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit about 62 miles north-east of the main island in the early hours of Monday local time. Tonga's time zone is 13 hours ahead of the UK.

A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake prompted a brief “Tsunami Threat” for Tonga. Preliminary reports from the U.

NNA - A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, prompting a tsunami warning, according to the US Geological Survey, as reported by Agence France-

Days after Myanmar's deadly earthquake, the Pacific island country, Tonga, jolted with a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.According to CBS News, a major earthquake hit an archipelago nation in the South Pacific Ocean that comprises some 170 islands

On Sunday evening, a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the Tonga Islands, as reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). Occurring at 8:18 pm Beijing Time, this seismic event raised concerns and led to widespread attention.

A powerful earthquake was reported in the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning local time, with officials saying there is a tsunami threat for areas near the epicenter.