Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits near Tonga

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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Tonga with the epicenter located 59.1 miles west-northwest of Hihifo, Tonga.

The magnitude 7.6 earthquake was centered about 59 miles west-northwest from Hihifo, Tonga and 225 miles from Samoa, the United State Geological Survey reported.In January, an earthquake, tsunami and volcano eruption rattled the area, resulting in the deaths of three people.

 

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