The US Tsunami Warning Centre earlier warned waves were possible within 300 kilometres of the epicentre, which struck approximately 100 kilometres off the coast of Tonga.

Tonga was rocked by an earthquake which initial reports suggested could cause hazardous waves on its coastline.

A tsunami warning has been issued in Tonga following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake - the US Geological Survey said it hit around 62 miles northeast of the main island

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the island nation of Tonga led to a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country in the early morning hours of Monday local time.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island nation, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Tonga's main island in the early hours of Monday (local time),

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, a country in Polynesia made up of 171 islands with a population of a little more than 100,000 people.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Tonga’s main island.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, causing a tsunami warning for the Pacific islands. The tremor occurred 100 kilometers northeast of the main island, raising concerns of hazardous waves. Tonga,

Tonga is a Polynesian nation consisting of 171 islands and has a population of just over 100,000 people, with majority residing on the main island, Tongatapu.