Tonga issues tsunami warning and calls for evacuation inland after large earthquake near Pacific island nation
The government initially asked locals to flee to high ground following what it said was a 7.9 magnitude earthquake originating near the town of Neiafu, on the island of Vava’u, before downgrading the alert and urging the public to take “special caution.” “Based on tide gauge observation in Tonga, a tsunami wave of 10 centimeters was recorded in Neiafu, Vava’u, 6 centimeters in Niuatoputapu and 5 centimeters recorded in Nuku’alofa tide gauge at 1 a.m.
The government also advised the public to stay away from low lying coastal areas, beaches and harbor areas, adding that people should avoid swimming and any related activities until the warning is canceled. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers about 200 kilometers east of Neiafu, according to the government. The United States Geological Survey said Friday a 7.3 magnitude earthquake had been detected 211 kilometers east of Neiafu, Tonga.
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