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Tonga, located more than 3,500 kilometres (2,000 miles) off Australia's east coast, is a Polynesian country comprising 171 islands.
Reuters |
Myanmar's ostracised leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country on Thursday for a rare trip to a regional summit, state TV said, as aid groups called for restrictions to be eased...
CNN |
The quake killed more than 3,000 people and injured thousands more, according to the ruling junta.

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7.1 Magnitude Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga - Top Updates
Tonga, located more than 3,500 kilometres (2,000 miles) off Australia's east coast, is a Polynesian country comprising 171 islands.
Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert
A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake prompted a brief “Tsunami Threat” for Tonga. Preliminary reports from the U.
Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued
Potentially dangerous waves may impact coastal areas within 300 kilometers of the epicenter, and authorities are urging vigilance.
Junta chief to leave quake-striken Myanmar for summit, aid groups clamour for access
Myanmar's ostracised leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country for a rare trip to a regional summit, as aid groups called for restrictions to be eased to reach quake survivors.
Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000
The death toll in last week’s massive earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000, state media said Monday, as accounts of some people’s last
Post-Earthquake Ceasefires in Myanmar Offer Rare Opportunity for Disaster Diplomacy
Temporary ceasefires announced by warring groups in Myanmar in the wake of last week’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake represent a rare de-escalation of a conflict that since 2021 has taken thous
Miracle rescues offer hope, days after deadly Myanmar earthquake
Two survivors have been pulled from under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Myanmar, more than five days after the country was struck by a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 3,000 as More Bodies Are Recovered
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led go
Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers
The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to reach people in a country riven by civil war.
Tonga earthquake: 7.1 magnitude quake sparks tsunami fears after Myanmar disaster
Tonga was rocked by an earthquake which initial reports suggested could cause hazardous waves on its coastline.
Tonga hit by 7.0 earthquake, tsunami warnings issued but now lifted
It subsequently revised the assessment, saying “the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed”, but authorities in Tonga issued further warnings.
Tsunami Warning Issued After Strong 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Island Country Of Tonga
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible cor coasts located within 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicentre.
Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southeast of Pangai, Tonga, early on March 31, 2025, at 1:18 a.m. local time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt strongly in the region. It was centered approximately 168 kilometers northeast of Nuku‘alofa, the capital of Tonga.
Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 earthquake near Tonga in the South Pacific
Tonga earthquake: 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Tonga prompts tsunami warning for Pacific island country, no immediate reports of damage.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tonga: Tsunami Warning Issued
On Sunday, a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific island nation of Tonga, prompting the issuance of a tsunami warning. This seismic event, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, was reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS) and has raised significant concerns about potential tsunami impacts.
Tonga earthquake: Tsunami warning as strong 7.1 magnitude tremor hits nearby
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
Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.1 Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit the Tonga Islands on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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