| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 24, 2026, 3 a.m. |
| Last Updated | March 24, 2026, 3 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7.com/post/tonga-earthquake-preliminary-magnitude-76-strikes-south-pacific-ocean-usgs-says/18759633/ |
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NEIAFU, Tonga -- A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near
Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, prompting coastal evacuations but
no wider tsunami warnings.
The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck early Tuesday evening
local time at a depth of about 237 km...