Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean
In a recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean.
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The earthquake's epicenter was located approximately 280 km (174 miles) southwest of Tonga, with a depth of 167.4 km (104 miles), as stated by the USGS.
Fortunately, there is no immediate threat of a tsunami, as confirmed by the U.S. Tsunami Warning System. The system has declared that there is no danger of a tsunami impacting the U.S. West Coast, British Columbia, or Alaska following the seismic activity.
Australia's Bureau Of Meteorology has also reassured the public, stating that Australia is not under any tsunami threat resulting from this earthquake.
Initially, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported the earthquake's magnitude as 7, locating it near the southern region of the Fiji Islands.
The situation is being closely monitored by authorities, and further updates will be provided as necessary. (ILKHA)
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