Tonga Earthquake Update: USGS Reports Preliminary Magnitude . . . - Times Now A powerful earthquake has struck near Tonga in the South Pacific, with the US Geological Survey issuing a preliminary magnitude of 7 6 for the event Early searchable USGS earthquake feeds indicate the quake was recorded near Hihifo, Tonga, a location that appears repeatedly in the agency’s recent regional seismic listings In breaking earthquake coverage, that “preliminary” label
Preliminary magnitude 7. 6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in South . . . WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A strong preliminary magnitude 7 6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, prompting coastal evacuations but no wider tsunami warnings The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck early Tuesday evening local time at a depth of about 237 km (148 miles)
Earthquake of Magnitude 7. 6 strikes Neiafu in Tonga: USGS A Magnitude 7 6 earthquake struck Neiafu in Tonga region on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), whose data showed the quake struck at a depth of over 235 kilometres