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A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific ...
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7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami warning issued
A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck near the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Sunday. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was ...