An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck near Vava’u early this morning, but authorities have confirmed that it poses no tsunami threat to the region. This incident highlights the importance of ...

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga - Residents of the Pacific Island country were told to move to higher ground ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Tsunami advisories have been lifted for California after an undersea volcanic eruption Saturday near the Pacific nation of Tonga. That eruption Saturday sent a plume of ash, gas, and ...

Hazardous waves are expected to hit the Pacific island after a nearby earthquake struck ...

For instance, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake is considered moderate, but its impact can vary significantly based on its depth and proximity to populated areas. The recent Tonga quake, occurring at a ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption has begun to recede, while the extent of damage to Tonga remains unclear. The eruption on ...

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 ...