Magnitude 6.3 quake jolts southwest of Tonga


FE Team | Published: April 02, 2018 13:40:54 | Updated: April 03, 2018 11:14:45


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An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, struck in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 427 km southwest of the island of Tonga, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage and the Pacific Tsunami warning Centre did not issue a tsunami warning, reports Reuters citing USGS.

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