Overview

• A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck 100 kilometers northeast of Tonga's main island, prompting a tsunami warning for areas within 300 kilometers of the epicenter.
• The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has alerted coastal regions to the possibility of hazardous waves following the quake, which occurred at a depth of 16 kilometers.
• No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed in Tonga, but authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
• The earthquake follows a 7.7 magnitude quake in Myanmar on March 28, which caused over 1,700 deaths and widespread infrastructure damage.
• Myanmar's military government has issued a rare appeal for international aid, allowing foreign assistance for the first time since the 2021 coup.