Tsunami warnings were issued to Tonga after the Pacific island was struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake but were later lifted. Evacuation orders are in place as residents brace for the second ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga early Monday morning, causing slight damage and brief evacuations before the threat of a tsunami hitting the Pacific island ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — A strong earthquake struck the South Pacific Island nation of Tonga on Monday, but there were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of damage. The quake had a ...