A tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific Island of Tonga after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck nearby.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga early Monday morning, causing slight damage and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami hitting the Pacific island country passed. Tsunami sirens could be heard after the 1:18 a.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga early Monday. The island nation felt six aftershocks but did not immediately report damage.

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday causing mass destruction. More than 1600 people are dead and authorities expect that number to rise.

A series of shock photos have emerged that show the level of damage caused by the Myanmar earthquake. The massive quake struck Myanmar, with damage seen as far away as Thailand, on March 28, 2025. The quake's magnitude reached 7.

Aid is trickling into Myanmar, hampered by buckled roads and piles of debris. So far, 1,600 people are confirmed dead, and the toll is expected to rise.

The USGS says a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar’s second-largest city on Sunday, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday’s devastating temblor.

Myanmar is reeling following the huge earthquake which hit the country on Friday, 28 March. The magnitude-7.7 tremor was felt elsewhere, including in Thailand and south-west China. More than 1,700 people have died and more than 3,