7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga, Tsunami Warning Lifted

A powerful earthquake southeast of Pangai prompted a temporary tsunami warning, but no significant damage or casualties have been reported so far.

The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.1, occurred 90 kilometers southeast of Pangai, Tonga, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning shortly after the quake, which was later lifted without incident.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed, though assessments are ongoing.
Tonga, located in the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, faces heightened risks due to its tectonic setting.
This earthquake follows a pattern of recent significant seismic events globally, including destructive quakes in Myanmar and New Zealand.