Tonga Earthquake: Deep Quake, No Damage

0:00On March 24, a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake rattled the Pacific Island Nation of Tonga on Tuesday. The United States Geological Survey pinned it near the capital of Nukua Lofa, where sirens blared immediately to alert residents. The quake struck deep underground and nearly 148 miles, according to experts. That death, men no major surface shaking or waves were likely. In the capital, people hurried to rooftops as warnings echo through the streets. Local disaster officials told coastal folks to seek higher ground or move inland for safety. The Pacific Zunami Warning Center soon cleared any waft threats, confirming the risk was minimal. No damage or injuries have surfaced yet. Tonga rests along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, prone to such events, so teams continue monitoring for aftershocks while the all clear. Holds.