Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hits off Tonga, no tsunami warning

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An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck off Tonga on Thursday, United States Geological Survey said.

The quake was at a depth of 212 km and the epicenter was at a distance of 73 km northwest of Hihifo, Tonga, the USGS said.Reporting by Baranjot Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Alison Williams.

The quake was at a depth of 212 km and the epicenter was at a distance of 73 km northwest of Hihifo, Tonga, the USGS said.Reporting by Baranjot Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Alison Williams

 

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