Tsunami Warning Issued After Powerful 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tonga

A tsunami warning was issued for Tonga early Monday after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred close to the Pacific Island nation’s coast. The tremor occurred roughly 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Tonga’s largest island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to statistics, the earthquake was larger than the initial estimate of 6.6 made … Read more