7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off the Coast of Tonga
A significant seismic event occurs southeast of Pangai, prompting tsunami warnings.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Tonga, approximately 132 kilometers southeast of Pangai.
The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 55.0 kilometers, with its epicenter located at latitude 20.60° S and longitude 173.40° W. Following the seismic event, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued alerts indicating that dangerous tsunami waves could affect areas within a 300-kilometer radius around the epicenter along the coast of Tonga.
Residents in coastal regions are advised to remain vigilant as the situation develops.
The United States Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 55.0 kilometers, with its epicenter located at latitude 20.60° S and longitude 173.40° W. Following the seismic event, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued alerts indicating that dangerous tsunami waves could affect areas within a 300-kilometer radius around the epicenter along the coast of Tonga.
Residents in coastal regions are advised to remain vigilant as the situation develops.
