Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes southeast of Pacific island nation of Tonga

Kingdom of Tonga viewed from above
Kingdom of Tonga viewed from above (TRT World and Agencies)

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck southeast of the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said.

The quake hit 277 km (172.12 miles) south-southeast of the capital Nuku'alofa at a depth of 66 km, the USGS said.

It is the third major earthquake in under two days.

(TRT World and Agencies)
Source: TRT World