On Sunday, a strong 7.1 earthquake hit Tonga, which led to a warning against the Tsunami for the Pacific Island nation.
According to an American geological survey (USGS), an earthquake was approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the main island of Tonga.
The Tsunami Pacific warning center issued a warning and warned that dangerous waves could affect the coast of 300 kilometers (185 million) from the Earth’s epicenter.
There are no immediate reports of damage or victims from now on.
Initially, the US warning system warned that dangerous waves could affect the coastal areas up to 300 kilometers (185 million) of the epicenter. In response to Tonga, the National Risk Management Office advised residents in low -lying coastal areas to move to higher land and avoid the coast.
Tectonic activity in the region
Tonga, a home of about 100,000 people, sits in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the intensive seismic activity of stretching Southeast Asia and through the Pacific. It is located more than 3,500 kilometers (2,000 miles) from the Australian east coast. The earthquake is frequent in the region and the latest tremor re -emphasizes the vulnerability of the island nation against natural disasters.
The authorities continue to evaluate the impact of the earthquake and monitor further development.
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